Lead Technical Accounting Analyst

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Lead Technical Accounting Analyst in Downtown Minneapolis (Hybrid: Tue/Wed/Thu onsite) to drive complex GAAP analyses and SEC reporting. You will partner with Finance, Treasury, and operations to evaluate transactions and ensure compliance with evolving standards.

The role requires a CPA (preferred) and 8+ years in accounting or financial reporting, with deep US GAAP knowledge and experience applying guidance to complex transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting guidance.
• Experience with SEC reporting and applying guidance to complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex and non-routine transactions for proper GAAP treatment.
• Support SEC filings through technical analysis and detailed documentation.
• Research and implement new accounting standards and regulatory changes.
• Partner cross-functionally to assess financial impact of business initiatives.
• Communicate accounting conclusions and recommendations to leadership and auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Lead Technical Accounting Analyst
Location: Downtown Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid: Tues/Wed/Thurs onsite)
Compensation: $125,000–$160,000 + 15% Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and external auditors
• Opportunity to lead technical accounting evaluations in a regulated, public-company environment
• Hands-on involvement in SEC reporting, including 10-K and 10-Q filings
• Ownership of emerging and complex accounting matters and new standards adoption
• Collaborative environment partnering with Finance, Treasury, and operational teams
• Opportunity to influence accounting policies, reporting quality, and business decisions
• Hybrid schedule in a central downtown Minneapolis location
• Strong compensation, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package
• Clear path for career growth within technical accounting and leadership tracks

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate complex and non-routine transactions for proper GAAP treatment
• Support SEC filings through technical analysis and detailed documentation
• Research and implement new accounting standards and regulatory changes
• Partner cross-functionally to assess financial impact of business initiatives
• Communicate accounting conclusions and recommendations to leadership and auditors

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting guidance
• Experience with SEC reporting and applying guidance to complex transactions