Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

AMSC; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMSC seeks a Manager, Technical Accounting & Integration to lead technical accounting initiatives and support the financial integration of acquisitions. You will collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, and other functions to research issues and guide integration activities.

The role offers exposure to acquisitions, cross‑functional projects, and global business operations, with opportunities to own meaningful initiatives and broaden technical accounting expertise.

Qualifications

• Solid accounting foundation with U.S. GAAP knowledge.
• Experience researching or applying technical accounting guidance.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, or post‑acquisition integration.

Responsibilities

• Research accounting matters and support transaction activities.
• Assist with financial integration of acquired businesses.
• Coordinate integration activities with Finance, Legal, Operations, IT and other departments.
• Support SEC reporting disclosures and SOX controls.

Skills

Technical accounting

U.S. GAAP

Financial integration

Acquisitions

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Manager, Technical Accounting & Integration will support AMSC's global accounting organization, with a focus on technical accounting, acquisitions, financial integration, and accounting-related projects. This position will work closely with Corporate Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, and other business functions to research accounting matters, support transaction activities, and assist with the financial integration of acquired businesses.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, strong analytical skills, and an interest in gaining broader exposure to acquisitions, integration activities, and global business operations. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, work across different areas of the business, and continue developing technical accounting and financial integration expertise.

Functions:

• Support accounting and finance integration activities for acquisitions, including financial due diligence, purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, accounting process alignment, internal controls, systems, and post-close integration.
• Coordinate assigned integration activities and workstreams, working with Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, and other departments to support a smooth transition of acquired businesses.
• Assist with the evaluation of potential acquisitions and other transactions by reviewing financial information, accounting practices, potential risks, and integration considerations.
• Work with acquired businesses to understand existing accounting processes and assist with transitioning financial reporting, policies, controls, and systems to AMSC requirements.
• Research and analyze technical accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, prepare supporting documentation, and develop recommendations for management review.
• Support accounting analysis across areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, reserves, contract accounting, business combinations, and other complex transactions.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and financial reporting activities, including reviewing financial results and investigating unusual transactions or accounting issues.
• Support SEC reporting activities, including the preparation and review of financial statement disclosures and related documentation.
• Assist with maintaining and improving the company's SOX control environment, particularly as new businesses and processes are integrated.
• Participate in accounting systems and process improvement initiatives to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across the organization.
• Work with external auditors, advisors, and other third parties on accounting, transaction, and integration-related matters as needed.
• Prepare financial analyses, reconciliations, technical accounting memos, and other documentation to support accounting conclusions and business decisions.
• Manage assigned projects and accounting deliverables, ensuring timely completion and communication of issues or potential risks.
• Collaborate with accounting team members across AMSC's global operations to support consistent accounting practices and reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to other accounting team members as needed.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives based on evolving business needs.
• Travel domestically and internationally approximately 25–50% to support acquisitions, integration activities, and global business needs.

Education - Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, public accounting, accounting advisory, transaction advisory, or a related corporate finance function.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience researching or applying technical accounting guidance.
• Experience with financial reporting, general accounting processes, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence, transaction accounting, or post-acquisition integration strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a public company, accounting advisory, or transaction advisory environment preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-entity, international, or complex business operations is a plus.
• Experience working with external auditors and supporting financial statement preparation or reporting preferred.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Strong technical accounting foundation with the ability to research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP to business transactions.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review financial information, identify potential issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Interest in acquisitions, business integration, and working across different areas of accounting and finance.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, manage deadlines, and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively with Finance, Legal, IT, Operations, and other business functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting information to both accounting and non-accounting audiences.
• Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while seeking guidance on more complex accounting matters when appropriate.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a growing, dynamic organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Oracle ERP or other enterprise financial systems preferred.
• Familiarity with SOX requirements and public company reporting is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25–50%.