Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Consultant

Conexus; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for an Interim Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting for a 3-month remote consulting engagement. This role involves leading technical accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC standards, and enhancing internal controls. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a fast-paced environment, particularly with IPO preparations. Join this dynamic organization and contribute to its growth while stepping into a key leadership position that promises to be both challenging and rewarding.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical accounting and financial reporting roles.
• Deep familiarity with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting and external reporting activities across subsidiaries.
• Draft and review technical accounting memos in accordance with ASC standards.

Skills

Technical Accounting Expertise

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Excel Skills

U.S. GAAP Knowledge

SEC Reporting Standards

IPO Preparation

Education

CPA

Tools

Workiva

Blackline

Paycom

Carta

Alteryx

Job description

Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Consultant

This range is provided by Conexus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90.00/hr - $105.00/hr

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Sr. Managing Director - Accounting & Finance Solutions at Conexus (CFO, IT & HR Talent Solutions)

Job Title: Interim Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting

Location: Remote

Duration: 3 Months (Contract)

Reports To: VP Controller

Start Date: May 2025

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Interim Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting for a 3-month, fully remote consulting engagement. This individual will step into a key leadership role to provide continuity following the departure of the current director. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical accounting expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive, hands-on approach to financial reporting and audit coordination. This opportunity supports a dynamic, acquisition-driven organization with an IPO planned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical accounting and external reporting activities across a complex legal entity structure (37 subsidiaries).
• Supervise the Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting.
• Draft and review technical accounting memos in accordance with ASC 606 (Revenue), ASC 842 (Leases), and ASC 805 (Business Combinations).
• Support the accounting and valuation for frequent acquisitions (~10+ annually), including purchase price allocations, asset purchase agreements, quarterly fair value measurements, goodwill impairment testing
• Oversee and improve financial reporting processes related to equity remeasurement, redemption accounting, and inter-company eliminations.
• Interface with external auditors for quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
• Collaborate with advisory firms on technical matters and SOX readiness.
• Support the implementation of Workiva and Blackline for financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Assess segment reporting implications and help establish appropriate reporting structures.
• Engage with valuation firms and internal stakeholders to manage technical accounting implications.
• Contribute to automation and policy development around journal entries, payroll integration, and reporting.
• Review and enhance internal controls, particularly around compensation, payroll, and commissions.

Qualifications:

• CPA required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in technical accounting and financial reporting roles.
• Deep familiarity with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards.
• Previous IPO preparation or public company experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations); Alteryx experience is a plus.
• Experience with financial systems including Workiva, Blackline, Paycom, and Carta is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth, M&A-heavy environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Insurance

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