Technical Accounting Senior Manager

Telnet Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Telnet Inc. is seeking a Technical Accounting Senior Manager to be the subject-matter expert on complex, non-recurring, and emerging issues under U.S. GAAP. You will research positions, partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and the business, and help ensure audit-ready financial statements and disclosures.

You will own and update policies, monitor new ASUs/SEC guidance, and lead significant accounting changes. Public company experience and SOX controls knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, Big 4 background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting; ability to research issues and write memos.
• Experience with stock-based compensation, leases, revenue, debt, and business combinations.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate accounting impact of new or non-recurring transactions; document memos.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and SEC guidance; update policies accordingly.
• Prepare technical accounting analyses across areas like revenue, SBC, leases, EPS, debt.
• Review Chart of Accounts mappings for accuracy against internal standards.
• Support Form 10-Q/10-K workpapers; include EPS and stock-based compensation analysis.
• Own SOX controls; coordinate with external auditors and maintain audit-ready docs.
• Forecast stock-based compensation with the compensation team.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and business teams on implications.

Skills

Technical accounting

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional partnering

SOX/SEC reporting

Research & memo writing

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

Workiva

Job description

The Role:

• Make your impact within a leading fintech company. As the Technical Accounting Senior Manager, you will be the company's subject-matter expert on complex, non-recurring, and emerging accounting matters.
• You will research and document accounting positions under U.S. GAAP, partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and the business, and help ensure our financial statements and disclosures are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• This role reports into the Technical Accounting & External Reporting leadership team and works closely with the Corporate Controller organization.

What You'll Do:

• Research and evaluate the accounting impact of new or non-recurring transactions that are significant and may have a material impact to the Company's financial statements, and document conclusions in well-supported technical accounting memos reviewed by the Head of Financial Reporting and SOX PMO.
• Monitor and assess new and emerging accounting pronouncements (ASUs) and SEC guidance, maintain the Company's accounting policies, and lead implementation of significant changes; subscribe to and leverage Big 4 accounting research tools and training.
• Prepare technical accounting analyses and memo across areas such as revenue, stock-based compensation, leases, EPS, debt, equity, investments and others.
• Serve as the technical accounting reviewer/approver in the Chart of Accounts creation and maintenance process, verifying that account mappings and financial statement alignments are accurate and adhere to internal standards.
• Support the preparation and review of workpapers underlying the Form 10-Q/10-K, including areas such as EPS, stock-based compensation, and other non-routine transactions.
• Own and operate key SOX controls within your areas, coordinate with external auditors on walkthroughs and requests, and maintain thorough, audit-ready documentation.
• Partner with the compensation team to forecast stock-based compensation expenses.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and business teams to evaluate the accounting and reporting implications of new transactions, and strategic initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant Big 4 public accounting experience (technical accounting / national office experience a plus).
• Strong, current knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, with demonstrated ability to research technical issues and write clear, well-supported position papers/memos.
• Experience with technical accounting areas such as stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases (ASC 842), revenue (ASC 606), debt, and business combinations.
• Public company experience and a working understanding of SOX internal controls and the external audit process.
• Fintech or SaaS industry experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and/or Oracle and Workiva preferred; advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional partnering skills; comfortable operating in a fast-paced financial close environment with a high degree of ownership and autonomy.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Strong, current knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including the ability to research technical accounting issues and prepare clear, well-supported position papers/memos.
• Experience with technical accounting areas including stock-based compensation, leases, revenue, debt, and business combinations.

Nice to Have:

• Technical accounting / national office experience.
• Fintech or SaaS industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and/or Oracle and Workiva.
• Advanced Excel skills.