Lead Technical Accountant

AHA Career Coaching & Recruiting; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AHA Career Coaching & Recruiting is seeking a Lead Technical Accountant to join the Accounting Policy team in Wilmington, Delaware. This role involves managing complex accounting transactions, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC standards.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to work in the office more than remotely.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a related role.
• Thorough understanding of SEC Reporting.
• Experience in a managerial position is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and approve complex transactions.
• Engage with external auditors.
• Analyze new accounting guidance from regulatory bodies.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Education

CPA required

Relevant degree

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Technical Accountant to join our Client's Accounting Policy team which analyzes and resolves complex non-routine accounting and reporting issues.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, review, analyse and approve complex non-routine transactions and projects. Examples include revenue recognition, leases, sale / leaseback, derivatives, guarantees and indemnifications, exit and disposal activities, foreign currency matters, business combinations and divestitures, impairments, etc.
• Engage with external audit partners to review and clear technical accounting matters.
• Collaborate with multiple functions and departments including Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, Business controllers to ensure accurate financial accounting and reporting.
• Analyze new accounting guidance from the FASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies, including evaluating the impact of new guidance on the Company’s financial statements and implementing new accounting standards, as required.
• Assist in the preparation and review of all SEC filings, including annual and quarterly reports and other required form filings to ensure accuracy of data presented.
• Provide guidance and updates to key company personnel including CEO, CFO, and Corporate Controller.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manager type role is strongly preferred.
• CPA required.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and SEC Reporting.
• Knowledge of IFRS a plus.
• 7+ years of experience with industry in related role.
• Strong oral and written skills.
• Self-directed and accountable.
• Experience with M&A a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Works well in teams with an ability to interact at all levels of the organization.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role and will need to be able to come into the office more than remote operation.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.