Director of Technical Accounting
Location
Arlington VA
Arlington VA
In Office Requirement
5 days in
5 days in
Position Id
EB-1409338960
EB-1409338960
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Full-Time Regular
Not all companies are holding back in this market! Want to be part of one with $2B in revenue across many product offerings globally that continues to grow organically and through acquisitions and has a strong track record of growing the careers of its accounting and finance team? This client is for you!
The Director of Technical Accounting will be a key member of the Company's Corporate Controllers Organization. The Director will be responsible for providing technical accounting and reporting research and guidance for financial transactions, developing and monitoring compliance with the Corporation’s accounting policies and internal control requirements, analyzing proposed accounting standards, oversee the external financial reporting function, and assisting in the development the Corporation’s positions on emerging accounting and reporting matters.
Additionally, this role will be responsible for managing and developing team members. This position is located in Arlington, VA and requires 5 days a week in the office.
The Director of Technical Accounting will be a key member of the Company's Corporate Controllers Organization. The Director will be responsible for providing technical accounting and reporting research and guidance for financial transactions, developing and monitoring compliance with the Corporation’s accounting policies and internal control requirements, analyzing proposed accounting standards, oversee the external financial reporting function, and assisting in the development the Corporation’s positions on emerging accounting and reporting matters.
Additionally, this role will be responsible for managing and developing team members. This position is located in Arlington, VA and requires 5 days a week in the office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage technical accounting assessments and provide high-level guidance on complex transactions to senior management and key stakeholders
- Provide ad-hoc technical accounting guidance and collaborate with the finance, legal, and operations teams on internal inquiries
- Lead M&A technical accounting assessments, collaborating with internal teams and third-party specialists to determine accurate accounting treatment. This includes reviewing net working capital, validating closing balance sheets, and preparing purchase accounting journal entries
- Conduct technical accounting research under U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and statutory accounting frameworks and prepare memos on non-routine transactions, including revenue recognition, lessee and lessor accounting, business combinations, segments, stock-based compensation, and other technical topics
- Oversee preparation and filing of Forms 10-Q/K, in addition to high involvement in 8-K and Proxy statement filings and ensure financial statements are consistent with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules, including newly issued and emerging pronouncements
- Prepare financial statements and other financial data for press releases, audit committee communications, and supplemental investor information.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for technical accounting areas, including reviewing journal entries, footnote disclosures, and audit-related tasks
- Participate in internal and external audits
- Ensure appropriate accounting control procedures are in place and maintained for technical accounting analyses
- Stay abreast of emerging accounting standards, evaluate their potential impact on the organization, and ensure timely adoption and disclosure
- Develop, coordinate and lead internal accounting and reporting training courses
- 10 years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm (preferred) and a technical accounting role for a large public entity
- CPA designation is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline from an accredited, not-for-profit university or college
- A track record of commitment to prior employers
- Expertise in GAAP, including ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 606, and ASC 360 and U.S. SEC regulations
- Extensive experience supporting M&A transactions, including the technical accounting documentation and processes involved.
- Strong proficiency in technical finance, valuation, and business matters.
- Exceptional communication skills—both verbal and written—with an ability to interact with senior executives, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and navigate fast-paced, unstructured environments.
- Self-starter with a results-oriented, highly organized approach and a keen sense of urgency.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience in performing research related to technical accounting and reporting matters and writing technical memorandums.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.