Manager of Technical Accounting

Foster McKay; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Other benefits

Job summary

Foster McKay seeks a Manager, Technical Accounting & Policy to lead complex accounting analyses, develop and apply policies, and ensure U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance across the organization. You will partner with Controllership, FP&A, Legal, and External Reporting under the VP of Technical Accounting & Policy.

You'll own technical research, coordinate with external auditors, monitor new standards, and support training and documentation to strengthen control environments and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA required.
• 4+ years in financial accounting, audit, or policy roles.
• Public company or Big 4 experience preferred.
• Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting analysis and documentation for complex transactions (M&A, divestitures, leases, impairments, restructurings).
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos with external auditors.
• Provide technical guidance to Controllership, FP&A, and business units on accounting issues.
• Act as SME for revenue recognition, leases, equity, and long-lived asset accounting.
• Monitor emerging accounting pronouncements and coordinate implementation readiness.
• Assist with SOX control documentation and audit readiness.
• Assist in training materials and tools for SOX expectations.
• Participate in process improvements to reduce risk and enhance audit readiness.
• Support onboarding of new process owners into the SOX framework.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Job description

The Manager, Technical Accounting & Policy will play a key role in executing technical accounting strategy, supporting the development and consistent application of accounting policies, and evaluating complex transactions for proper accounting treatment. Reporting to the VP, Technical Accounting & Policy, this position will partner with Controllership, FP&A, Legal, and External Reporting to ensure the company remains compliant with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements. The role will also support the implementation of new standards, lead technical research, and act as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders.

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting analysis and documentation for complex and non-recurring transactions, including but not limited to business combinations, divestitures, leases, impairments, and restructuring activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos that support management’s conclusions under U.S. GAAP, in partnership with external auditors.
• Provide technical guidance to Controllership, FP&A, and business unit finance teams on accounting issues and help translate guidance into operational execution.
• Act as subject matter expert for application of key accounting areas such as revenue recognition, leases, equity, and long-lived asset accounting.
• Monitor and interpret emerging accounting pronouncements, assessing relevance and coordinating with relevant teams for implementation readiness.
• Support preparation and review of footnote disclosures and MD&A sections impacted by technical topics, in collaboration with External Reporting.
• Assist with SOX control documentation related to technical accounting conclusions and ensure audit readiness for key estimates and judgments.
• Assist in the development and rollout of training materials and tools to educate control owners and process teams on SOX expectations and documentation standards.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that reduce risk and enhance audit readiness.
• Support onboarding of new process owners and business areas into the SOX framework and advise on control design for new or evolving operations.
• Coordinate closely with the VP of Technical Accounting & Policy and external auditors to address comments, walkthroughs, and audit deliverables.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and policy alignment by presenting technical updates and accounting considerations to Controllership leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; CPA required.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in financial accounting, audit, or policy roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or a Big 4 accounting firm is preferred.
• Understanding of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and transparency.

Additional Information

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks.