Technical Accounting Manager

firstPRO, Inc; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc is looking for a proactive Technical Accounting Manager to lead complex accounting initiatives while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS. This role includes conducting technical accounting research and partnering with various departments to support business transactions.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of technical accounting experience, a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, and proficiency with ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics AX and SAP. This position offers a primarily remote work environment with occasional office visits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical accounting experience (public, private, or a mix).
• Experience drafting and reviewing technical accounting memos.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex accounting initiatives and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Conduct technical accounting research and analysis on complex transactions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate accounting implications.

Skills

Technical accounting research

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

MSA / MBA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

SAP

MS Office Software

Job description

Location: Primarily remote, office visits a few times a quarter/1x a month.

Company Info/Industry: $2.5B+ Publicly Traded Lifesciences/Med Device Company. Growing and continues to expand globally, fantastic mentors, strong work life balance, and ample opportunity for long term growth.

Requirements

~5+ years of technical accounting experience (public, private, or a mix of both)

~Have written/reviewed/researched technical accounting memos

Seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Accounting Manager to lead complex accounting initiatives, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SEC compliance, and to support the development and implementation of accounting policies across the organization. This role will partner cross-functionally with Finance, R&D, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to provide guidance on new or unusual transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle technical accounting research and analysis on complex or non-routine transactions, including revenue arrangements, software, R&D, leases, equity instruments, M&A, impairments, and intercompany activities
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and whitepapers to support audit requirements and internal documentation standards
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, FP&A, Treasury, Tax) to evaluate accounting implications of business initiatives and contracts
• Own and update the company’s accounting policies in accordance with evolving business needs and regulatory standards
• Monitor and assess the impact of new or updated accounting standards
• Support internal audit and external audit requests related to technical areas
• Assist with training and development of the broader accounting team on complex accounting topics and new policies
• Drive process improvements and contribute to finance transformation initiatives

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, MSA / MBA a plus
• 4-5+ years of public accounting and / or corporate experience at SEC registered entities

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency with ERP systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, MS Windows and MS Office Software, especially Excel
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Deadline oriented with attention to detail