Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting

The Virtual Bench; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits

Strong bonus

Generous PTO

401k match

Job summary

The Virtual Bench is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting in a Houston-based role. You will serve as the US GAAP expert, interpret SEC regulations, and lead the development of accounting policies while supporting the global finance organization.

You will guide complex transactions, lead external reporting, and collaborate with senior leaders to ensure accurate financial governance and policy compliance across the business.

Qualifications

• 8–14 years of accounting experience.
• 5+ years in technical accounting.
• Master’s degree in accounting/finance or MBA preferred.
• Active CPA is required.

Responsibilities

• Technical accounting policy development and implementation.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
• Lead external financial reporting and SEC disclosures.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting issues to management.
• Oversee purchase accounting and valuations in integration work.
• Draft technical accounting memoranda for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with global finance and corporate functions.

Skills

Leadership

Technical accounting

US GAAP

SEC reporting

Accounting policy

Education

Master’s degree in accounting/finance or MBA

CPA

Job description

Our client is located in Central Houston and is looking to add a Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting to their team. The company is a large, global Oil & Gas organization that offers excellent career advancement opportunities and professional growth. The role also offers a robust benefits package, strong bonus, excellent PTO/sick time, and 401k match.

The Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting serves as the subject matter expert for technical accounting matters and provides leadership to the global finance organization in the interpretation and application of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and company accounting policies. This role is responsible for developing accounting policies, supporting the implementation of new accounting standards, advising on complex transactions, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of external financial reporting.

The Sr. Manager partners with finance leadership, business leaders, and corporate functions to support compliance, strengthen internal controls, and drive sound financial governance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 8-14 years of total experience in accounting
• 5+ years of strong Technical Accounting experience
• Master’s degree in accounting or finance or MBA a PLUS
• Must be an active CPA
• Requires extensive Technical Accounting experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Support immediate group (External & Technical Accounting) needs
• Provide technical accounting guidance to various levels of management throughout the global organization
• Provide technical accounting guidance for business acquisitions through active participation as the primary US GAAP expert on the company’s global merger and acquisition due diligence teams. Responsibilities include oversight of purchase price allocation, valuation of identifiable intangible assets, and providing general technical accounting support throughout the acquisition due diligence process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Accounting & Policy experience
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Transactions.
• Leadership & Business Partnership.
• Strong experience in technical accounting, SEC reporting, and accounting research.
• Technical Accounting Memos.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, purchase accounting, and complex transactions.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead projects across functions.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and public company financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of IFRS preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft technical accounting memoranda and present to senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across functions and levels of the organization.
• High degree of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization and operational excellence.