Associate Manager, Technical Accounting

Position Summary

The Technical Accounting group partners with our US-based divisions and Corporate functions (treasury, worldwide reporting, tax), providing accounting insights, general accounting review, and reporting for leases, revenue, acquisitions, and other complex accounting areas.

Responsibilities

• Function as an extension of the divisional teams, proactively communicating and leading meetings to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Perform critical month-end close functions for our divisions, ensuring journal entries and reconciliations are completed timely and accurately in accordance with Corporate policy.
• Execute SOX internal controls related to revenue recognition and reserves, deferred revenue, lease accounting, intangible impairment analysis, and contingent consideration.
• Prepare quarterly SEC reporting schedules.
• Perform and present monthly financial statement reviews.
• Influence divisional leaders by effectively communicating ideas, recommendations, and insights to drive positive change and achieve organizational goals.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to ensure integrity and efficiency while driving consistency between our US-based divisions.
• Assist with GAAP research and preparation of accounting position memos, e.g., ASC 606 and 842.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a related field.
• CPA / Big 4 experience preferred.
• Experience researching and applying GAAP.
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management and Blackline software.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional collaboration.
• Enthusiastic and proactive in designing and building new processes.