Technical Accounting - Manager

CohnReznick; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Parental leave

Learning & development

Volunteer time off

Job summary

CohnReznick is seeking a Manager to join the Technical Accounting team in the CFO Advisory practice. This on-site role supports external public company reporting, including prep of SEC filings and MD&A, while leading accounting projects for clients ranging from startups to middle-market firms.

The successful candidate will guide technical accounting research, collaborate with auditors, and mentor junior staff, all within a firm that emphasizes opportunity, collaboration, and robust Total

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with SEC reporting under Reg S-X and S-K.
• Ability to manage and mentor teams on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare external SEC financial statements and filings, including MD&A and footnotes.
• Oversee accounting research and documentation of new standards.
• Monitor FASB, IASB, SEC, PCAOB activities and assess impact on client statements.
• Coordinate with clients and auditors to collect inputs and review disclosures.
• Provide training and mentoring in public company reporting.

Skills

SEC reporting

Public accounting

Leadership

Data reconciliation

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Workiva (WDesk)

General ledger systems

Job description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for aManager to join our Technical Accounting team in our CFO Advisory practice.

Due to the nature of this role, this position is considered 100% on-site which means it must be consistently performed at an assigned CohnReznick office location and requires daily commute to the office location.

YOUR TEAM.

The group works with the office of the CFO function from startups to middle market to upper middle market companies. We help CFOs navigate strategic, operational, and accounting challenges. We regularly assist them in preparing for a public or a private transaction and work closely with the M&A group in providing pre and post-transaction support. Come and join us in our journey to helping other finance and accounting executives conceptualize and develop the finance and accounting infrastructure to scale for success.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your why at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage and prepare the external SEC financial statements and filing processes, including drafting of financial statements, equity roll forward, EPS calculation, footnotes, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), completing SEC and GAAP checklists to include in quarterly reviewed and annually audited financial statements, ensuring compliance under U.S. GAAP and the SEC reporting requirements, as applicable
• Oversee technical accounting research and documentation of new accounting guidance, policies and procedures impacting the client’s financial statements.
• Monitor the activities of all accounting standard setting bodies, including the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the SEC, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and support analysis of the accounting and reporting effects of new standards.
• Research the accounting/disclosure requirements of new accounting standards and transactions, considering relevant accounting literature and the effect of the new standard or transaction on the client’s accounting policies and financial documents.
• Work with clients and external auditors to collect information and input into the above referenced reports; coordinate, review and collect comments on the various drafts; prepare support files for all disclosures; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete all relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires.
• Provide training, mentoring and participation in all aspects of external public company reporting
• Organize and communicate status related to assignments and projects
• Identify and proactively engage in business development activities including expanding client relationships, evaluating new market opportunities, and building relationships on behalf of the firm

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Five (5+) years of related progressive experience in public accounting or a mix in similar accounting field
• Proficiency with disaggregating, analyzing, and reconciling consolidated financial data in an accurate and timely manner
• Understanding of general accounting policies and procedures at a transaction level
• Candidate must have direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S-X and S-K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes of public companies
• Prior experience in developing and addressing accounting issues with relevant guidance, application, and judgements supporting conclusions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Three (3+) years of relevant leadership experience, Big 4 or large regional experience preferred
• Experience leading teams and multiple projects
• Experience with SEC reporting, working with Workiva (WDesk) or similar SEC reporting tools
• Experience working with general ledger systems and reporting packages

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but