Senior Accounting Policy & Technical Accounting Lead

Vaco

Fort Mill (SC)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Vaco by Highspring, a Fortune 500 technology-enabled financial services organization, is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Accounting Policy. This role partners with senior accounting leadership to support complex transactions, develop significant accounting policies, and strengthen technical accounting capabilities for high-quality external reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting background, CPA license, and proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

7+ years of relevant experience in Accounting Policy, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, or SEC Reporting.
Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting requirements, and supporting documentation.
Experience in public accounting, preferably with a technical accounting or consulting focus.
Active CPA license required.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate research, analysis, and documentation of technical accounting and financial reporting matters involving complex transactions, new business initiatives, acquisitions, and contractual arrangements.
Develop, enhance, and maintain significant accounting policies in response to new transactions, changes in the business, and updates to accounting standards.
Monitor developments from accounting and regulatory standard-setting organizations, including the SEC and FASB, and assess their potential impact on the organization.
Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to identify accounting implications of new transactions, business activities, and regulatory developments.
Support the implementation of new accounting standards, including related accounting policies, processes, and controls.
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters.
Assist with the development and delivery of technical accounting training, presentations, and other educational materials.
Participate in the design, implementation, and execution of SOX and other applicable regulatory controls.
Provide technical accounting guidance to Finance and other business functions regarding new or modified transactions and processes.
Partner with cross-functional teams to establish appropriate accounting policies and procedures for new or evolving business activities.
Serve as a subject matter expert on technical accounting matters and communicate complex accounting conclusions clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.