Technical Accounting Manager

Vaco; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to lead complex accounting, financial reporting, and compliance initiatives. This role serves as a key resource for SEC reporting, technical accounting research, audit coordination, and internal controls, while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Tax, and FP&A teams.

The position requires 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or technical accounting with strong U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or technical accounting, SEC reporting, or corporate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and supporting complex accounting transactions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings releases, and related schedules.
• Prepare quarterly and annual accounting analyses and position papers on impairment, materiality, related-party transactions, and other significant accounting matters.
• Manage the preparation and maintenance of disclosure checklists to ensure SEC and U.S. GAAP compliance.
• Research, interpret, and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions per U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Draft technical accounting memoranda related to ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 718, ASC 350/985, and other topics.
• Coordinate annual audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors and support timely resolution of audit requests.
• Support SOX 404 compliance efforts, including control design, documentation, testing coordination, and remediation activities.
• Assist with international reporting requirements and ensure consistency across global entities.
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and operational leaders on strategic initiatives and quarterly reporting deliverables.
• Monitor emerging accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on financial reporting and business operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

We are partnering with a growing global organization to identify a Technical Accounting Manager to lead complex accounting, financial reporting, and compliance initiatives. This role will serve as a key resource for SEC reporting, technical accounting research, audit coordination, and internal controls, while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Tax, and FP&A teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings releases, and related supporting schedules.
• Prepare quarterly and annual accounting analyses and position papers related to areas such as impairment, materiality assessments, related-party transactions, and other significant accounting matters.
• Manage the preparation and maintenance of disclosure checklists to ensure compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP reporting requirements.
• Research, interpret, and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Draft technical accounting memoranda related to revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), business combinations (ASC 805), stock compensation (ASC 718), internally developed software (ASC 350/985), and other significant accounting topics.
• Coordinate annual audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors and support timely resolution of audit requests.
• Support SOX 404 compliance efforts, including control design, documentation, testing coordination, and remediation activities.
• Assist with international reporting requirements and ensure consistency across global entities.
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and operational leaders on strategic initiatives, transactions, and quarterly reporting deliverables.
• Monitor emerging accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on financial reporting and business operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or technical accounting, SEC reporting, or corporate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and supporting complex accounting transactions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys solving complex accounting issues, influencing key business decisions, and working closely with executive leadership in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).