Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

inDrive; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and career consulting

Global Talent Exchange Program

Social impact and volunteering projects

Job summary

inDrive is looking for a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting in Washington, D.C. This role involves overseeing accounting policies and ensuring compliance with US GAAP.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, a strong technical background, and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to work with a diverse team globally.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in technical accounting or SEC reporting.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting research.
• Ability to convey complex concepts to non-accountants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of accounting policies.
• Provide accounting guidance to ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Mentor finance and accounting members to promote best practices.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strategic business partnering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Active CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Department: Global Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States

We seek an experienced Senior Manager, Technical Accounting to join our innovative team. You will oversee the development, implementation, and communication of our accounting policies, ensuring compliance across our global operations. If you have a strong background in technical accounting and a passion for navigating complex financial challenges, we look forward to your application!

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex topics, including business combinations (ASC 805), revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), software capitalization, stock-based compensation (ASC 718), and other complex non-routine transactions.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of company-wide accounting policies to ensure consistent application across the organization and alignment with evolving accounting standards.
• Provide technical accounting guidance, interpretive analysis, and disclosure recommendations to ensure compliance with US GAAP and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to evaluate the accounting implications of strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, new product launches, commercial arrangements, and international expansion activities.
• Prepare, review, and document technical accounting analyses, including position memos, journal entries, and related financial statement disclosures.
• Collaborate closely with external auditors to align on accounting conclusions, support audit reviews, and resolve technical accounting issues.
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements, including complex footnote disclosures related to technical accounting matters.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to finance and accounting team members to strengthen organizational knowledge and promote accounting best practices.
• Support internal control design and SOX compliance activities related to technical accounting processes.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 8+ years of professional experience with a mix of audit and experience in one or more of the following: Technical accounting for a public filer, SEC reporting for a public filer, Audit firm's National practice, relevant Advisory experience
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• Active CPA license
• Strong technical accounting expertise. Experience in US GAAP technical accounting research and drafting technical accounting position memos. You love to get technical!
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to drive to conclusions on technical matters and convey complex concepts to a variety of audiences, including our auditors, management and business partners.
• Strategic business partner. You should be able to explain technical concepts to non-accountants.
• Effective Cross-Functional Partner. Proactive relationship builder who invests in getting to know cross-functional partners and listens to understand what’s most important to them. Works to establish trust, reliability, and partnership with folks across our business.

Job Benefits

• Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 1100+ cities in 48 countries.
• Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
• Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
• Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
• Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.

Final benefits may vary depending on the location - country-specific benefits will be added to the offers later.