Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Waste Management; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Sr. Manager for Technical Accounting in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will oversee SEC reporting, ensure compliance with US GAAP, and manage a team. This role requires strong analytical skills, 9+ years of relevant experience, and a CPA certification.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Company Match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant work experience with extensive experience in US GAAP.
• Requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Combines public accounting (Big 4) and public company accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret US GAAP and SEC guidance for complex transactions.
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards and rules.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical acumen

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Job description

I. Job Summary
The Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting, will be a key member of the Chief Accounting Officer’s organization. The individual will work cross functionally with other departments within the Finance organization, Investor Relations, Corporate Governance and Treasury. The position requires a strong understanding of and working experience with SEC reporting requirements and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) and will be involved in the interpretation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements, technical accounting research projects, drafting new accounting policies and procedures, and revising existing policies and procedures as necessary for changes in US GAAP.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Interpret US GAAP, SEC and other relevant accounting guidance to determine the accounting and financial reporting treatment for new, material, and/or complex or unusual transactions or agreements, including in the deal structuring phase. Key topics include but are not limited to:
  • Revenue recognition,
  • Derivatives and hedging,
  • Leases,
  • Accounting for debt and equity transactions, and
  • Variable interest entities (VIEs) and consolidation
• Follow emerging technical guidance and proactively analyze and document the impacts on the Company’s current accounting practices, controls and financial position.
• Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and SEC rules.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate their review and sign-off on technical accounting matters.
• Provided assistance on various financial reporting tasks such as the 10-K and 10-Q reporting process.
• Assist in reviewing other financial statements and reports and participate in special projects within the accounting function, as needed.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of managerial employees. This includes:

• Direct supervision of one full-time employee.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, preferred
• Experience: 9 plus years of relevant workexperience with extensive experience interpreting and applying U.S GAAP. A combination of public accounting (Big 4) and public company accounting experience, preferred

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Strong understanding of GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and SEC regulations.
• Strong technical acumen, analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; manages own time to meet objectives; forecasts and plans resource requirements; must be able to multi-task.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with a sense of urgency.
• Strong business acumen.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must be in the Houston area; No relocations for this role.

V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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