Technical Accounting Manager

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A global industry leader located in Chicago is seeking a Technical Accounting & Reporting Manager with strong US GAAP expertise, especially in ASC 606 and ASC 842. This mid-senior level role involves reviewing contracts, providing oversight for lease accounting, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have over six years of accounting experience, excellent technical writing, and the ability to handle complex issues in a collaborative environment. Competitive compensation and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in public accounting or a publicly traded company.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Review significant customer contracts for compliance with ASC 606.
• Provide oversight for lease accounting in compliance with ASC 842.
• Support goodwill impairment assessments under ASC 350.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Technical writing

Research skills

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Overview

Technical Accounting & Reporting Manager – Global Industry Leader

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

We’re looking for a Technical Accounting & Reporting Manager with strong US GAAP expertise—particularly ASC 606 and ASC 842—who thrives in a collaborative environment and tackles complex, high-impact work. You’ll serve as a go-to resource for technical accounting matters, partner cross-functionally with senior leadership, and help guide accounting policies for a large, global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Review significant customer contracts to ensure compliance with ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition).
• Provide oversight for lease accounting in compliance with ASC 842 (Leases).
• Support goodwill impairment assessments under ASC 350.
• Provide accounting guidance for complex and non-routine transactions (business combinations, sale-leasebacks, derivatives, etc.).
• Research and resolve complex technical accounting issues, documenting positions with memos and white papers.
• Draft and update accounting policies, ensuring compliance with evolving FASB guidance.
• Monitor new accounting standards and oversee their timely adoption.
• Partner with auditors, tax, legal, FP&A, and operational teams on technical accounting matters.
• Participate in month-end and quarterly close activities, including account analysis and balance sheet review.
• Mentor and oversee the work of one or more direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred).
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in public accounting or a publicly traded company.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Excellent technical writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience managing and developing team members.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a global leader with a long history of innovation and operational excellence.
• High-visibility role supporting complex, impactful transactions.
• Opportunity to influence accounting policy across a large, diversified business.
• Collaborative, professional team environment with strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business
• Industries: Manufacturing and Marketing Services