Technical Accounting Director

Hire Point Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Point Recruiting is seeking a Technical Accounting Director to lead research, policy development, and evaluation of complex transactions under U.S. GAAP.

You will advise senior finance leadership, support financial reporting, and partner across functions to assess accounting implications of business initiatives. You will oversee memoranda, monitor new standards, and drive policy consistency while coordinating with auditors and controlling SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with substantial technical accounting.
• Public accounting experience (Big Four or national firm) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and complex transaction analysis.
• Experience preparing technical memoranda and evaluating business transactions.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and application of U.S. GAAP to complex matters (revenue, leases, business combinations, equity, debt, stock-based compensation).
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda with conclusions and analyses.
• Evaluate significant/nonroutine transactions with stakeholders to determine accounting treatment.
• Monitor new standards and lead implementation across the organization.
• Develop and update accounting policies for consistency across business units.
• Support financial statements and disclosures for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal on matters.
• Provide guidance for acquisitions, divestitures, financing activities, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting matters and documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls over technical accounting and SOX compliance.
• Develop and deliver training on policies and emerging guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and reporting.
• Lead and develop technical accounting team members.

Skills

CPA

U.S. GAAP expertise

Technical accounting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

SOX experience

SEC reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Technical Accounting Director will lead technical accounting research, policy development, and the evaluation of complex transactions to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP. The position will serve as a key resource for senior finance leadership, providing guidance on accounting matters, supporting financial reporting, and partnering across the organization to assess the accounting implications of business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the research, interpretation, and application of U.S. GAAP to complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, equity transactions, debt arrangements, and stock-based compensation.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda documenting conclusions, supporting analyses, and financial statement implications.
• Evaluate significant and nonroutine transactions, collaborating with internal stakeholders to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Monitor new accounting standards, assess organizational impact, and lead implementation efforts.
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies to ensure consistent application across business units.
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and related disclosures for accuracy and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal on accounting and reporting matters.
• Provide accounting guidance for acquisitions, divestitures, financing activities, and other strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters and coordinate supporting documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls over technical accounting processes and support applicable SOX compliance requirements.
• Develop and deliver training on accounting policies, emerging guidance, and complex accounting topics.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and reporting practices.
• Lead and develop technical accounting team members, as applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; advanced degree preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial technical accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience required; Big Four or national firm experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience researching and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and evaluating significant business transactions.
• Experience implementing new accounting standards and developing accounting policies.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Prior team leadership or people management experience preferred.