Global Technical Accounting Manager: GAAP & SOX Lead

Global Payments Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join our Accounting & Finance team and help shape the future of global commerce.

In this role you will perform technical accounting research, support GAAP financial reporting, coordinate with external auditors, and contribute to SOX control activities. You will partner with business management, lead monthly closes, assist with business combinations, and provide ad hoc analyses to strengthen financial accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 5+ years of experience in technical accounting and financial reporting.
• CPA preferred.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP general ledger systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical accounting research (e.g. revenue recognition, business combinations, lease accounting, stock compensation, software, etc.) and documents conclusions in memos.
• Assists in the preparation of internal and external financial reporting in GAAP.
• Coordinates with external auditors and prepares required documentation for audits.
• Develops and implements internal controls to ensure SOX 404 compliance.
• Keeps up-to-date with new accounting standards and assesses impact on financial statements.
• Consults with business management on accounting matters.
• Leads monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Participates in valuations for business combinations and accounting for such activities.
• Participates in special projects to address financial reporting and operational issues.
• Participates in annual goodwill impairment assessment.
• Collaborates with finance and tax departments and external consultants.

Skills

Technical Accounting

GAAP Knowledge

CPA Preferred

ERP GL Systems

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA Preferred

Tools

ERP General Ledger

Job description

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join our Accounting & Finance team and help shape the future of global commerce.

In this role you will perform technical accounting research, support GAAP financial reporting, coordinate with external auditors, and contribute to SOX control activities. You will partner with business management, lead monthly closes, assist with business combinations, and provide ad hoc analyses to strengthen financial accuracy.