Technical Accounting Manager

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join remotely. The role focuses on complex U.S.

GAAP matters, memo preparation, and collaboration with executives, auditors, and cross-functional teams on strategic transactions and policy implementation. The ideal candidate has CPA, 7–10+ years of accounting experience, and a background in Big 4 or large public firms, with strong memo-writing and M&A expertise.

Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred
• 7–10+ years of accounting experience
• Big 4 or large public accounting background preferred
• Experience with technical accounting research and memo preparation
• Experience supporting M&A and purchase accounting
• Ability to present accounting conclusions to senior executives and auditors

Responsibilities

• Lead research, analysis, and documentation of complex U.S. GAAP matters
• Prepare and defend technical accounting memorandums and position papers
• Partner with executive leadership and external auditors on key accounting conclusions
• Serve as the accounting lead for acquisitions, business combinations, and strategic transactions
• Own accounting policy development and implementation
• Support technical areas including ASC 718, ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 842
• Partner with Financial Reporting, FP&A, Tax, and Corporate Accounting teams
• Drive process improvements and scalable accounting solutions

Skills

CPA

7-10+ yrs exp

Big 4 exp

Technical accounting

M&A experience

Memo prep

Job description

Technical Accounting Manager | Remote | $145K-$175K + 20% Bonus

A high-growth, private equity-backed organization is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join their dynamic accounting team.

This is a highly visible role supporting executive leadership, strategic transactions, external auditors, and cross-functional finance teams. The position offers significant exposure to complex accounting matters, policy development, M&A activity, and special projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead research, analysis, and documentation of complex U.S. GAAP matters
• Prepare and defend technical accounting memorandums and position papers
• Partner with executive leadership and external auditors on key accounting conclusions
• Serve as the accounting lead for acquisitions, business combinations, and strategic transactions
• Own accounting policy development and implementation
• Support technical areas including: ASC 718 | ASC 805 | ASC 606 | ASC 842
• Partner with Financial Reporting, FP&A, Tax, and Corporate Accounting teams
• Drive process improvements and scalable accounting solutions

Ideal Background

• CPA strongly preferred
• 7-10+ years of accounting experience
• Big 4 or large public accounting foundation strongly preferred
• Technical Accounting, Accounting Advisory, Financial Reporting, or Transaction Advisory experience
• Strong experience with technical accounting research and memo preparation
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and purchase accounting
• Ability to present complex accounting conclusions to senior executives and auditors
• Strong executive presence and communication skills