Manager, Technical & Corporate Accounting

Out client and their role:
-Innovative space technology and services for commercial and government clients.
- Amazing mentors who are eager to teach and have realistic expectations.
- Well rounded responsibilities that will position you for a leadership role in 2-5 years.
- Strong compensation and benefits
- In Tysons, 3 days/week with additional flexibility as needed.

This is a highly visible role, working closely with and learning from an experienced SVP/CAO, whose former employees (all CPA's who started their careers like you, in public accounting) follow her.

Responsibilities:

• Research, interpret, and apply complex U.S. GAAP guidance, including ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 810, and other applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare timely and accurate technical accounting memos that deliver clear, well-supported conclusions for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Stay current on emerging accounting standards and evaluate their potential impact on the company’s financial statements and disclosures.
• Oversee revenue recognition processes to ensure compliance with ASC 606 across multiple revenue streams.
• Collaborate across departments to evaluate contract terms and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Enhance controls, documentation, and analytics supporting revenue reporting processes.
• Manage monthly and quarterly consolidation activities across multiple entities, including international subsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate accounting for intercompany eliminations, equity method investments, and non-controlling interests.
• Support close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and compliance reporting.
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial statement disclosure process.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies in alignment with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert on accounting policies and provide guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Design and implement standardized processes and internal controls that support SOX requirements.
• Collaborate with internal audit and external auditors throughout quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Partner across departments to ensure consistency and alignment across financial processes.
• Support special projects such as system enhancements, M&A integration, and process automation efforts.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance; active CPA required.
• 6 – 10 years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting experience with public or mid to large private company clients.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Proven experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, ASC 805, and financial instruments.
• Experience with complex revenue arrangements with multiple performance obligations.
• Experience drafting technical accounting memos and interfacing with auditors.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting issues for non-accounting stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics a plus.