Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Andrews & Cole, LLC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews & Cole, LLC is seeking a Technical Accounting Senior Manager to lead complex transaction reviews and provide accounting guidance to stakeholders. The role requires deep GAAP knowledge, research ability, and independent work in a hybrid Reston, VA office.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Accounting Policy and collaborates with FP&A, Tax, Legal, Operations, and Treasury on topics like revenue, leases, and derivatives. CPA and 7+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or other technical accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of current U.S. GAAP and ability to research complex topics.
• CPA Certification
• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools like Hyperion, Costpoint, Cognos.

Responsibilities

• Analyze unique transactions and prepare technical accounting memos to document accounting positions.
• Review accounting policies and procedures for ongoing pertinence.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Legal, Operations, and other teams to provide technical accounting guidance on topics such as revenue recognition, software development, business combinations, leases, stock-based compensation, and derivatives.
• Monitor and lead implementations of new accounting standards as applicable.
• Take the lead on topics including purchase accounting, software development, lease accounting, impairment assessments of goodwill and long-lived assets, joint ventures, and segment reporting.
• Interact with external auditors.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing quarterly Forms 10-Q and 8-K, and annual Forms 10-K and Proxy statements.
• Assist in maintaining and improving SOX compliance related to technical accounting processes.
• Provide support on various special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Hyperion (HFM)

Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

Our client seeks a Technical Accounting Senior Manager to lead review of complex transactions and provide accounting guidance to various stakeholders. Success in this role requires a solid understanding of current U.S. GAAP, an ability to research and document complex technical accounting topics, strong communication and analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and ability to work independently.

This is a hybrid position based in our headquarters in Reston, VA, and will report to the Senior Director, Accounting Policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze unique transactions and prepare technical accounting memos to document accounting positions to ensure proper accounting and disclosure conclusions.
• Review accounting policies and procedures for ongoing pertinence.
• Collaborate with other teams (FP&A, Tax, Legal, Operations, Business Developments, Treasury, etc.) to provide technical accounting guidance on various topics including: revenue recognition, software development, business combinations, leases, stock-based compensation, and derivatives.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting standards and lead implementations as applicable.
• Take the lead on specific topics including: purchase accounting, software development, lease accounting, impairment assessments of goodwill and long lived assets, accounting of joint ventures, and segment reporting.
• Interact with external auditors.
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly Forms 10-Q and 8-K earnings release, and annual Form 10-K and Proxy statement.
• Assist in maintaining and improving SOX compliance related to technical accounting processes.
• Provide support on various special projects as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or other technical accounting roles, including experience with the following areas of U.S. GAAP: ASC 606, 805, 842, and 718.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related discipline.
• CPA Certification
• Experience with Hyperion (HFM), Costpoint, and Cognos preferred.