Technical Accounting

Technical Accounting & Reporting Manager
Location: Edison, NJ - 4 days in office
Department: Finance & Accounting
Hybrid/Remote

About the Role
We’re seeking a Technical Accounting & Reporting Manager to provide technical accounting expertise and ensure accurate, compliant consolidated financial reporting. This role supports leadership with clear financial insights, strong accounting guidance, and improved reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Accounting & Compliance
• Research and interpret complex accounting standards (ASC, SEC, GAAP).
• Prepare technical accounting memos and support non‑routine transactions.
• Maintain accounting policies and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide required documentation.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across reporting tools and systems.
Controls, Processes & Systems
• Support internal controls within the accounting cycle.
• Identify opportunities to streamline close and reporting processes.
• Partner with systems/IT teams to enhance reporting accuracy.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Work with Finance, Legal, Tax, and Operations on accounting impacts of contracts and transactions.
• Provide guidance during deal structuring and contract reviews.
• Communicate accounting policies to non‑finance teams.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting or complex technical accounting work.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP (ASC 606, ASC 842, consolidation).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation abilities.

At WatsonBarron, we share a philosophy when it comes to recruiting - focus on people. Great companies, no matter the product or service, are run by people. We have made a commitment to the careers and businesses of those who lead. We seek out the best and the brightest in the accounting & finance industries and introduce them to clients with the highest expectations. We do this with a tireless commitment to detail. This commitment has made WatsonBarron the selected recruiter for many of the region's top professionals and ground-breaking companies. These range from incubator companies focused on technology and cutting-edge diagnostics, to Fortune 500 entertainment, pharmaceutical, consumer products, publishing, consulting, manufacturing, and financial services firms. See more jobs posted at https://watsonbarron.com/careers-page