Technical Accounting Leader, GAAP & Policy Transformation

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBridge is partnering with a large, complex organization to recruit a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting who will establish and lead a newly created technical accounting function. The role provides high-visibility leadership, guiding complex transactions and shaping policies and controls across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate combines public accounting and industry experience with deep U.S. GAAP knowledge and the ability to translate intricate accounting issues into practical business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred/required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant technical accounting responsibilities.
• Experience combining public accounting and public-company industry roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to translate complex accounting issues into practical business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting research and analysis for complex transactions, including revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, impairments, debt, equity.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda and position papers in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support internal control enhancements and remediation initiatives; strengthen accounting governance and documentation.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and processes for consistency and compliance.
• Evaluate new accounting standards and lead implementation across the organization.
• Partner with Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, and external auditors on technical matters.
• Build, mentor, and develop a technical accounting team while establishing scalable processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

TalentBridge is partnering with a large, complex organization to recruit a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting who will establish and lead a newly created technical accounting function. The role provides high-visibility leadership, guiding complex transactions and shaping policies and controls across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate combines public accounting and industry experience with deep U.S. GAAP knowledge and the ability to translate intricate accounting issues into practical business