Overview In this senior role, you will lead the company's technical accounting practice, guiding complex analyses and disclosures under US GAAP and SEC rules. You'll partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, M&A, and External Audit to translate intricate transactions into clear guidance. You'll monitor FASB/SEC developments and publish memoranda that influence executive decision-making. This position blends technical depth with strategic leadership in a public company environment, offering a chance to shape financial reporting at scale.
Compensation / Benefits Responsibilities- Serve as technical accounting expert and provide guidance on complex transactions with regulatory-compliant disclosures
- Foster partnerships across Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, M&A, External Audit, and advisory teams
- Identify, research, and prepare technical memoranda grounded in accounting literature
- Stay updated on FASB and SEC pronouncements and assess impact with internal and external partners
- Communicate complex topics clearly to leadership and other stakeholders
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting
- Active CPA or equivalent
- 12+ years in public accounting and/or related industry experience
- 6+ years focusing on technical accounting with broad US GAAP expertise
- Advisory experience or National Office tour in Big 4
- 4+ years of progressive leadership experience
- Public company SOX familiarity and executive communication skills
- executive presence
- clear written and verbal communication
- proactive problem solving
- US GAAP expertise
- FASB and SEC rule knowledge
- technical accounting literature
