Senior Technical Accountant

Venteon; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements – worklife

Tuition Assistance

Competitive benefits and paid time-off

Opportunity for future promotion

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant for a multinational financial services company based in Metro-Detroit. The role requires deep knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations, strong communication, and collaboration with global teams.

Hybrid work arrangements are offered to support work-life balance. The position emphasizes complex transaction accounting, memo preparation, and staying ahead of new guidance, with opportunities for future promotion within a high-performing finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• 5+ years of public accounting or public company experience is required.

Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules.
• Develop comprehensive accounting memos for complex transactions.
• Monitor new US GAAP and SEC guidance and assess implications.
• Prepare documentation for leases (ASC 842), revenue recognition (ASC 606) and financing.
• Collaborate with Controller’s group and global teams.
• Assist in ad hoc technical accounting projects and training.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

SEC regulations understanding

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Senior Technical Accountant to fill an opening with a multi-national financial services company that is an established employer of choice based in Metro-Detroit.

Requirements of the Senior Technical Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA is required
• Public Accounting experience is preferred
• Conceptual knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations and the ability to interpret appropriately
• 5+ years of public accounting and/or public company experience combined required

Benefits of the Senior Technical Accountant

• Excellent salary including an annual bonus plan
• Hybrid working arrangements – work life balance
• Competitive benefits and paid time-off program
• Tuition Assistance
• Opportunity for future promotion

Responsibilities of the Senior Technical Accountant

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including developing excellent presentation skills
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people, within the Controller’s group and globally in-country – as well as at all levels (subordinates and superiors)
• Proactively monitor the development of new and emerging US GAAP and SEC accounting guidance including assessing the current and future implications, developing implementation plans and training & communicating with the business units, countries and functional departments that are impacted
• Participate in the identification, research, and communication of accounting implications in relation to new business transactions and ventures or other non-routine events with the impacted business units, countries or functional departments
• Prepare technical accounting memos for complex or non-standard transactions, including lease accounting (ASC 842), revenue recognition (ASC 606), financing transactions, impairment reviews, and consolidation assessments
• Possess continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to participate in the research and documentation of complex accounting issues
• Experience with a multinational corporation working with multiple locations,
• Experience in automotive finance

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