Senior Director, Technical Accounting & GAAP Policy

Buckingham Search; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Exposure to enterprise-wide influence

Close partnership with senior leadership

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a senior technical accounting leader to oversee accounting policy and complex transactions in alignment with U.S. GAAP. This hybrid role emphasizes strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration across finance teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, CPA credentials, and over ten years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting. Join a dynamic environment where you can influence enterprise-wide accounting decisions and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Strong background in technical accounting and complex transactions.
• Prior public accounting experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own interpretation and application of U.S. GAAP across complex transactions.
• Lead accounting analysis for acquisitions and strategic initiatives.
• Act as a primary technical resource for audits.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Strong communication skills

Ability to translate accounting guidance

Leadership and process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA required

Job description

A global organization is seeking a senior technical accounting leader to oversee accounting policy and complex transactions in alignment with U.S. GAAP. This hybrid role emphasizes strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration across finance teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, CPA credentials, and over ten years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting. Join a dynamic environment where you can influence enterprise-wide accounting decisions and contribute to strategic initiatives.