Senior Technical Accountant & Policy Lead (Hybrid, DE)

5195 EKC Advanced Electronics USA, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Job summary

Qnity, a global leader in advanced electronics solutions, seeks a Senior Lead Technical & Policy Accountant to drive U.S. GAAP compliance, SEC reporting, and policy development. This hybrid role in Wilmington, DE requires on-site presence 3+ days weekly, with cross-functional collaboration across finance and business teams.

You will steer complex accounting matters, coordinate with auditors, and shape accounting policies for external statements and internal management reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred.
• CPA required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of IFRS is a plus.
• 6+ years of relevant experience, ideally including Big Four and/or industry experience in an accounting policy or technical accounting role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed, accountable, and able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the company’s implementation of new accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource for major business unit and corporate initiatives.
• Identify and lead process improvement opportunities to enhance functional productivity.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure external financial statements comply with U.S. GAAP and internal management reporting is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Serve as a key point of contact for technical accounting and disclosure matters, including SEC guidance and FASB standards.
• Coordinate implementation efforts for new accounting standards and participate in the review of proposed standards.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to business teams on complex transactions.
• Partner with global Controllership and independent public accountants on accounting policy matters.
• Support compliance with the company’s internal controls framework and address internal control matters with internal and external audit teams.
• Coordinate audit requests and compliance requirements with external auditors, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with Consolidations, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Business Finance, Internal Audit, and other teams.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on pension accounting, acquisitions and divestitures, leases, revenue recognition, segment realignments, and other complex accounting and disclosure matters.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

CPA

Job description

Qnity, a global leader in advanced electronics solutions, seeks a Senior Lead Technical & Policy Accountant to drive U.S. GAAP compliance, SEC reporting, and policy development. This hybrid role in Wilmington, DE requires on-site presence 3+ days weekly, with cross-functional collaboration across finance and business teams.

You will steer complex accounting matters, coordinate with auditors, and shape accounting policies for external statements and internal management reporting.