Technical Accounting Manager

Buckingham Search; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Family-building support

Zusammenfassung

Buckingham Search is partnering with a large, publicly traded global manufacturer to recruit a Technical Accounting Manager. This role is the go-to expert on US GAAP/IFRS, leading complex accounting matters, research, and policy adoption, including M&A workstreams.

The ideal candidate is a Big 4-trained CPA with 8–12 years in corporate accounting and external reporting, strong SEC experience, and proven ability to drive accounting from deals through integration.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s a plus.
• CPA required.
• 8–12 years of corporate accounting and external reporting with a strong SEC focus.
• Big 4 experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead technical accounting under US GAAP and IFRS.
• Research and document accounting positions for complex transactions with memos.
• Lead M&A accounting workstream from due diligence through post-close integration.
• Prepare opening balance sheets and business combination memos; coordinate valuations.
• Monitor FASB/IASB guidance and advise on impact.

Kenntnisse

CPA

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Oak Brook, IL | Hybrid (3 days on-site)

A large, publicly traded global manufacturer with operations across dozens of countries is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to serve as the company’s go-to expert on complex accounting matters. The role covers research, policy, new standard adoption, and the full accounting workstream for M&A.

It’s a strong fit for a Big 4-trained CPA who wants to be the trusted advisor in the room when deals and new contracts are being shaped, not after the fact.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on technical accounting under US GAAP and IFRS
• Research and document accounting positions for new and complex transactions, writing formal memos and guidance for the organization
• Partner with business development, legal, and finance teams early in deals and new contracts so the accounting is built in from the start
• Lead the accounting workstream on M&A transactions, from due diligence through post-close integration
• Assess quality of earnings, key financial drivers, and balance sheet exposures during diligence to inform deal negotiations
• Prepare opening balance sheets and business combination memos, and manage valuation and other external advisors
• Lead adoption of new accounting standards end to end, from impact assessment through global implementation
• Monitor emerging FASB and IASB guidance and assess impacts on financial statements, policies, and systems
• Support system changes needed to comply with new standards
• Work with external auditors to close complex accounting matters on time
• Update finance policies and deliver training to finance and business teams

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s a plus
• CPA required
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting and external reporting, with a strong SEC reporting focus
• Significant public accounting experience, Big 4 preferred
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP and solid working knowledge of IFRS
• M&A accounting experience, including purchase accounting and business combinations
• Experience leading large reporting projects; ESG or sustainability disclosure experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Enterprise-wide technical accounting authority at a large global public company
• Hands-on M&A work from diligence through integration
• Early seat at the table on deals and contracts
• Strong benefits, including tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and family-building support