Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

DRiV | Finance & Controllership

Hybrid | Skokie, Illinois

The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting is a key leader within the controllership organization of a private equity-owned portfolio company. This role is responsible for leading the evaluation and execution of complex accounting matters, maintaining U.S. GAAP compliance, supporting audit readiness, and strengthening the control environment in a fast-paced, performance-driven setting. The position partners closely with the CAO, Global Assistant Controller-Director, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, and Tax on strategic transactions, accounting policies, and financial reporting matters that support value creation, operational discipline, and readiness for future events. The role reports directly to the Global Assistant Controller-Director.

Technical Accounting & Transaction Support

• Lead technical accounting research and conclusions for complex and non-routine transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, debt modifications, refinancing activities, restructuring programs, and equity-related arrangements.
• Prepare and review accounting memoranda and position papers to support conclusions under U.S. GAAP and company policy.
• Partner with Legal, Tax, Treasury, and external advisors to assess accounting implications of proposed transactions before execution.
• Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards and emerging guidance and drive implementation across the organization.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, debt and equity instruments, impairment, and other judgmental areas.

Financial Reporting, Controls & Audit Readiness

• Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages and reporting deliverables.
• Strengthen the internal control environment by documenting key accounting processes, identifying risks, and driving remediation of control gaps.
• Coordinate with external auditors on annual audits, interim reviews, and technical accounting matters to ensure timely and efficient close and reporting cycles.
• Review significant estimates and disclosure support for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with accounting policies.
• Support debt covenant compliance and other debt reporting requirements by ensuring accounting outputs align with financing agreements.

Close Process, Policy Governance & Business Partnership

• Develop, update, and maintain accounting policies, technical guidance, and standard operating procedures for use across the business.
• Provide practical guidance to business leaders on contract terms, commercial arrangements, and operational changes with accounting implications.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy, transparency, and scalability in a lean finance organization.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members, promoting strong documentation standards, technical rigor, and accountability.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from finance leadership and cross-functional teams, providing timely analysis, accounting guidance, and decision support as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree preferred

Certification

CPA required

Experience

10-14+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big Four and/or corporate technical accounting experience; experience in a private equity-backed, leveraged, or high-growth environment strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and strong technical accounting research, documentation, and policy writing skills.
• Experience evaluating complex transactions and significant estimates in a dynamic business environment.
• Strong leadership in complex, cross-functional teams with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize multiple high-impact initiatives, work independently, and make sound decisions under tight timelines.
• Strong process improvement mindset with experience building scalable controls, close processes, and reporting practices.
• Collaborative team player who can effectively leverage available data and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex accounting matters into practical business guidance for diverse audiences.

Compensation: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $160,000 - $180,000. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

DRiV | Reports to: Global Assistant Controller - Director