Technical Accounting Lead: Research & Cross‑Functional Partner

Primary Recruiting Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Recruiting Services seeks a Lead, Technical Accounting Research to guide complex accounting analyses and arbitrage recommendations. You will supervise two accounting professionals and collaborate with senior leadership and external auditors to finalize positions on debt, M&A, revenue recognition, and impairment matters.

Applicants should bring 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and the ability to translate technical guidance into practical business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and researching complex accounting matters.
• Experience evaluating complex or nonroutine transactions and documenting conclusions.
• Technical accounting experience in debt, M&A, goodwill impairment, revenue recognition, or new standards.
• Ability to independently lead projects and reach well-supported conclusions.
• Experience working with senior leadership, cross-functional partners, and external auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s technical accounting research function and manage two accounting professionals.
• Research complex transactions involving debt, acquisitions, revenue recognition, goodwill impairment, and evolving matters.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda, position papers, and recommendations for senior leadership and external auditors.
• Partner with accounting, finance, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, SEC Reporting, and business-unit leadership to determine appropriate accounting treatments.
• Advise business leaders on accounting considerations before transactions are finalized or executed.
• Balance recurring compliance responsibilities with new, project-based accounting questions across the organization.
• Reevaluate existing accounting conclusions, policies, reporting units, and impairment considerations as conditions change.
• Monitor new accounting standards and coordinate their implementation across the organization.
• Develop and deliver training on accounting policies, new standards, and complex topics.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting activities as needed.
• Coach and develop team members while remaining hands-on with technical research and project execution.

Skills

US GAAP

Technical accounting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Workiva

PeopleSoft

SEC reporting tools

Job description

Primary Recruiting Services seeks a Lead, Technical Accounting Research to guide complex accounting analyses and arbitrage recommendations. You will supervise two accounting professionals and collaborate with senior leadership and external auditors to finalize positions on debt, M&A, revenue recognition, and impairment matters.

Applicants should bring 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and the ability to translate technical guidance into practical business