VP, Technical Accounting — Strategic Exec Advisor

Recruiting Resources, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting Resources, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Technical Accounting for a leading global financial services client in Los Angeles. This role calls for a technically strong accounting professional who can influence strategic business decisions and partner with executive leadership.

The position involves leading complex U.S. GAAP research, preparing accounting position papers, and guiding SEC reporting and disclosures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master’s degree a plus.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience in Big Four public accounting and/or industry.
• Extensive experience researching complex U.S. GAAP issues and drafting technical accounting memoranda.
• Strong background evaluating accounting and disclosure implications for sophisticated business transactions.
• Proven ability to communicate highly technical accounting matters to executive leadership and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Experience with SEC reporting and financial statement disclosures.
• Accounting Advisory or Transaction Advisory experience is highly preferred.
• Financial services industry experience is a strong plus.
• Experience leveraging AI and technology to improve accounting research and operational efficiency is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advising executive leadership, legal, finance, and investment professionals on the accounting implications of acquisitions, investments, new products, and strategic initiatives.
• Leading technical accounting research for complex, non-routine transactions, including consolidation analyses under ASC 810.
• Preparing and defending accounting position papers while providing practical guidance on U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and disclosure requirements.
• Evaluating transaction structures and recommending accounting solutions that support business objectives while ensuring compliance.
• Leading the implementation of new accounting standards, SEC guidance, and emerging regulatory developments.
• Partnering with external auditors and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Driving process improvements through automation, technology, and AI-enabled accounting research tools.
• Mentoring and developing accounting professionals while helping build a best-in-class technical accounting organization.

Skills

Public accounting experience

GAAP research

Technical accounting

Executive communication

Accounting memoranda

SEC reporting

Advisory/transaction advisory

AI/tech in accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s degree a plus

Job description

Recruiting Resources, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Technical Accounting for a leading global financial services client in Los Angeles. This role calls for a technically strong accounting professional who can influence strategic business decisions and partner with executive leadership.

The position involves leading complex U.S. GAAP research, preparing accounting position papers, and guiding SEC reporting and disclosures.