Technical Accounting Manager

Safe Fleet; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarience Technologies in Southfield, MI seeks a Technical Accounting Manager to lead US GAAP reporting, analyze complex accounting issues and guide treatment decisions. You will support the external audit, manage lease accounting under ASC 842 and help strengthen internal controls across business units.

Expected to collaborate with the Controller and finance teams, supervise accounting policies, assist with IPO readiness projects, and ensure accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulations (US GAAP, IFRS).
• Proficiency in financial analysis and financial reporting.
• Previous experience in public accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems and business intelligence software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual consolidated US GAAP financial reporting by preparing and reviewing financial statements, footnotes and disclosures.
• Support external auditors during the audit process by providing documentation, explanations, and analysis.
• Maintain lease accounting software solution and ensure compliance with ASC 842 Leases.
• Reconcile intercompany balances / transactions on monthly basis.
• Prepare quarterly interim consolidated reporting.
• Support business process and controls improvement projects, including IPO readiness.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain oversight of business unit compliance with corporate accounting policies and initiatives.
• Analyze accounting issues and provide technical accounting guidance for complex accounting matters including revenue recognition, business combinations, debt refinancing, and equity-based compensation.
• Assist in review of business unit reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in design, implementation and testing of internal controls including oversight of internal audit function.
• Various other assigned accounting and/or finance tasks, as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

BI software

Job description

Job Title

Technical Accounting Manager

Location

Southfield, MI

Reports To (Job Title)

Assistant Controller

The Technical Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards, analyzing, and providing guidance on accounting treatment, and assistance with financial statement reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual consolidated US GAAP financial reporting by preparing and reviewing financial statements, footnotes and disclosures
• Support external auditors during the audit process by providing documentation, explanations, and analysis
• Maintain lease accounting software solution and ensure compliance with ASC 842 Leases
• Reconcile intercompany balances / transactions on monthly basis
• Prepare quarterly interim consolidated reporting
• Support business process and controls improvement projects, including IPO readiness
• Assist in the development and maintenance of corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain oversight of business unit compliance with corporate accounting policies and initiatives
• Analyze accounting issues and provide technical accounting guidance for complex accounting matters including revenue recognition, business combinations, debt refinancing, and equity-based compensation
• Assist in review of business unit reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Assist in design, implementation and testing of internal controls including oversight of internal audit function
• Various other assigned accounting and/or finance tasks, as needed

Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a “US Person" which includes: a United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).

Clarience Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Education Requirement(s)

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA Preferred

Experience Requirement(s)

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulations (e.g. US GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
• Proficiency in financial analysis and financial reporting
• Previous experience in public accounting preferred
• Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems and business intelligence software preferred

Ability to travel to business unit sites for in-person meetings, as needed (<10% travel annually)