Technical Accounting Director - GAAP Expert & Strategy Partner

Vaco; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Accounting Director, Technical Accounting to lead accounting research, policy governance, and the evaluation of significant business transactions across the organization.

The role requires a CPA with 10+ years in technical accounting and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, with Big 4 experience preferred, and will collaborate with executive leadership to influence financial reporting decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement reporting.
• Experience with technical accounting research and complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on U.S. GAAP and complex accounting matters.
• Research, analyze, and document conclusions for non-routine transactions.
• Lead technical accounting assessments related to acquisitions, divestitures, and integration activities.
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, HR to provide accounting guidance.

Skills

CPA

U.S. GAAP

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Accounting Director, Technical Accounting to lead accounting research, policy governance, and the evaluation of significant business transactions across the organization.

The role requires a CPA with 10+ years in technical accounting and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, with Big 4 experience preferred, and will collaborate with executive leadership to influence financial reporting decisions.