Sr. Manager of Technical Accounting

Conexus; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus is seeking a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting to lead revenue accounting and reimbursement initiatives, reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, and overseeing a small team across accounting, finance, and operations.

The role requires strong ASC 606 expertise, public accounting background, and a CPA license, with emphasis on SOX controls, monthly closes, and external audit support. You will drive process improvements and mentor staff while communicating findings to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive revenue accounting and technical accounting are required.
• CPA license and/or Public Accounting upbringing is required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Experience with complex, contract-based or reimbursement-driven revenue models preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit support.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, business leaders, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on complex revenue arrangements and reimbursement structures.
• Evaluate new contractual arrangements, program changes, and operational initiatives for their financial statement impact.
• Interpret and apply ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance to complex and evolving business arrangements.
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memoranda supporting revenue recognition conclusions and key estimates.
• Partner with contracting, operations, and revenue cycle teams to translate deal structures into accurate revenue treatment.
• Monitor industry and regulatory trends affecting reimbursement and revenue, assessing accounting and reporting implications.
• Review net revenue estimates, contractual allowances, reserves, and settlement accruals.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to revenue, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare executive-level analyses explaining revenue trends, drivers, and areas of risk.
• Serve as a key liaison for external audit requests related to revenue and reserve estimates.
• Maintain and strengthen SOX-related internal controls over revenue processes.
• Identify and lead opportunities to automate and streamline revenue accounting and reporting through systems and data tools.
• Partner with IT and cross-functional stakeholders on system integrations and reporting enhancements.
• Manage and mentor a direct report while training broader finance teams on technical revenue concepts.
• Present revenue findings, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

ASC 606

US GAAP

Revenue accounting

SOX compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Title: Senior Manager of Technical Accounting

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 + Bonus

Company Description:

Our services client, a multi-billion-dollar organization, is seeking a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting to lead technical revenue accounting and reimbursement initiatives across the business. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role will oversee a small team and serve as a cross-functional bridge between accounting, finance, and operations, playing a key role in strengthening revenue recognition practices and reporting for a rapidly growing organization. The ideal candidate must have strong technical revenue accounting experience under ASC 606, public accounting experience, and a CPA license.

• High-visibility, cross-functional leadership role

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on complex revenue arrangements and reimbursement structures.
• Evaluate new contractual arrangements, program changes, and operational initiatives for their financial statement impact.
• Interpret and apply ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance to complex and evolving business arrangements.
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memoranda supporting revenue recognition conclusions and key estimates.
• Partner with contracting, operations, and revenue cycle teams to translate deal structures into accurate revenue treatment.
• Monitor industry and regulatory trends affecting reimbursement and revenue, assessing accounting and reporting implications.
• Review net revenue estimates, contractual allowances, reserves, and settlement accruals.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to revenue, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare executive-level analyses explaining revenue trends, drivers, and areas of risk.
• Serve as a key liaison for external audit requests related to revenue and reserve estimates.
• Maintain and strengthen SOX-related internal controls over revenue processes.
• Identify and lead opportunities to automate and streamline revenue accounting and reporting through systems and data tools.
• Partner with IT and cross-functional stakeholders on system integrations and reporting enhancements.
• Manage and mentor a direct report while training broader finance teams on technical revenue concepts.
• Present revenue findings, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 6+ years of progressive revenue accounting and technical accounting are required
• CPA license and/or Public Accounting upbringing is required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Experience with complex, contract-based or reimbursement-driven revenue models preferred
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit support
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, business leaders, and external stakeholders