Technical Accounting Manager, IFRS/US GAAP — Hybrid NYC

Amer Sports Corporation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Life insurance

Medical, dental, and vision

Pre-tax transit discounts

Parental leave

Smart casual dress

Job summary

Amer Sports Corporation in New York City seeks a Manager, Technical Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and advise on complex accounting issues. You will research IFRS/US GAAP matters, draft policies, monitor standards, and collaborate with FP&A, Tax, and Legal across the group.

Ideal candidates have a CPA, 5–7 years of multinational accounting experience, Big 4 background, and strong communication skills to guide teams and auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA (or equivalent, e.g. CA or ACCA) required.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a complex multinational organization.
• Big 4 public accounting experience required.
• Deep familiarity with IFRS and ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance.
• Experience with SOX compliance and group reporting in a public company context.
• Audit or advisory background serving large, publicly traded or pre-IPO global companies strongly preferred.
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and influencing skills; proven track record building trust and alignment across brands, geographies, and functions.
• Experience with AI tools (Claude or Copilot)
• Strong organizational instincts and the ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous or evolving situations.
• Comfortable operating in a high-growth, transformation-oriented environment with multiple concurrent priorities.
• High integrity, sound professional judgment, and an ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze and document accounting conclusions under IFRS Accounting Standards/US GAAP for complex or non-routine transactions (e.g., leases, revenue recognition, capitalized software, derivatives, business combinations, share-based payments, impairment).
• Draft and maintain technical accounting policies, memos and group accounting manuals under IFRS (and US GAAP where applicable).
• Monitor new and proposed accounting standards to assess their impact and lead implementation and training across the group.
• Collaborate with brand controllers and other business partners, including FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Legal on the accounting implications of contracts, financing and restructuring.
• Support the accounting close process, consolidation and external reporting, including review of disclosures and technical areas of the financial statements.
• Document and/or review the accounting treatment for intercompany, capital structure and debt/equity transactions.
• Strengthen internal controls over technical areas and maintain internal controls support in compliance with SOX requirements
• Train and coach finance colleagues on policy and standards; mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives within the accounting function.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors on technical matters, including responding to queries and supporting audit evidence.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing/assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Amer Sports Corporation in New York City seeks a Manager, Technical Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and advise on complex accounting issues. You will research IFRS/US GAAP matters, draft policies, monitor standards, and collaborate with FP&A, Tax, and Legal across the group.

Ideal candidates have a CPA, 5–7 years of multinational accounting experience, Big 4 background, and strong communication skills to guide teams and auditors.