Senior Technical Accountant - ASC 842 & 409A Expert Remote

Hire Hangar, Inc.; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,818,000 - 2,479,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Hangar, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to join our US GAAP-focused finance team. This role emphasizes hands-on ASC 842 lease accounting, 409A valuations, and stock-based compensation expertise, reporting to US-based finance leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong English communication, and proven remote-work collaboration using Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace. Public company or startup background is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in US GAAP environments.
• Direct, demonstrable ASC 842 experience (implementation or ongoing compliance).
• Exposure to 409A valuations and ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting.
• Big Four or large regional firm, or experience at a US company or startup.
• Advanced English (C1+), comfortable in daily communication with US stakeholders.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in a major ERP (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks).
• Must have prior remote work experience, fluent with Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana, and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Own lease accounting under ASC 842.
• Classification, ROU asset and liability schedules, modifications, remeasurements, and disclosures.
• Support 409A valuation processes.
• Coordinate with valuation providers, prepare supporting data, and review reports.
• Prepare and record stock-based compensation entries under ASC 718, and maintain equity-related schedules.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, including journals, accruals, reconciliations, and close checklists.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and audit-ready documentation for complex transactions.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors on lease and equity accounting areas.
• Assist with US GAAP financial statement preparation and disclosures.

Skills

US GAAP experience

ASC 842 experience

409A valuations

Stock-based compensation (ASC 718)

Advanced English (C1+)

Remote collaboration tools fluency

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Slack

Zoom

Google Workspace

Asana

Job description

Hire Hangar, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to join our US GAAP-focused finance team. This role emphasizes hands-on ASC 842 lease accounting, 409A valuations, and stock-based compensation expertise, reporting to US-based finance leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong English communication, and proven remote-work collaboration using Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace. Public company or startup background is a plus.