Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

Addison Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Addison Group partners with a growing company to hire a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting responsible for leading internal and external reporting, SEC compliance, and technical accounting in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with executive leadership and auditors.

Responsibilities include researching new accounting standards, overseeing complex transactions, and developing accounting policies.

Qualifications

• CPA is required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Big 4 public accounting experience is required.
• Strong SEC reporting experience within a public company environment is required.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and technical accounting matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of internal and external financial reporting.
• Ensure statements/disclosures comply with US GAAP, SEC regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee technical accounting research and new standards implementation.
• Lead assessments for acquisitions, financing, revenue recognition, stock-based comp, etc.
• Prepare accounting position papers to support SEC reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies for consistent application.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Legal, Tax, IR, Treasury).
• Support SOX compliance efforts related to financial reporting and controls.

Skills

CPA

Big 4 experience

SEC reporting

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Deadline-driven

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

Addison Group is partnering with a dynamic and growing company building out their internal and external reporting, technical accounting, and compliance efforts within a fast-paced environment. This is a highly visible role that will partner closely with executive leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in public accounting combined with progressive industry experience in SEC reporting and technical accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of internal and external financial reporting.
• Ensure financial statements and disclosures comply with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and company accounting policies
• Oversee technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards
• Lead technical accounting assessments for complex and non-routine transactions, including acquisitions, investments, debt and equity financings, revenue arrangements, and stock-based compensation
• Prepare and review technical accounting memorandums and accounting position papers to support compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Research complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memorandums supporting accounting conclusions
• Evaluate the accounting impact of significant transactions, including acquisitions, financing arrangements, revenue recognition matters, and stock compensation
• Develop and maintain accounting policies to ensure consistent application of accounting guidance
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, and operational leaders
• Implement and build improvements in financial reporting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies
• Support SOX compliance efforts related to financial reporting and disclosure controls
• Assist with executive and Board-level reporting materials
• Monitor emerging accounting and SEC developments and assess their impact on the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA required
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• Prior Big 4 public accounting experience required
• Strong SEC reporting experience within a public company environment required
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and technical accounting matters
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and disclosures
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools preferred

Preferred Background

• Combination of public accounting and public company experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal control frameworks
• Demonstrated experience researching complex accounting issues and preparing technical accounting memorandums
• Experience evaluating the accounting implications of significant transactions, including acquisitions, financing arrangements, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and other non-routine events
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls over financial reporting, and disclosure controls
• Prior leadership or people management experience

This position offers a salary range of $180,000 to $200,000 base salary depending on experience + annual bonus target. Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, holiday pay and PTO.