Technical Accounting Senior Manager (Hybrid-Reston, VA)

Job Description

Our Finance & Accounting Team seeks a Technical Accounting Senior Manager, to lead review of complex transactions and provide accounting guidance to various stakeholders. Success in this role requires a solid understanding of current U.S. GAAP, an ability to research and document complex technical accounting topics, strong communication and analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and ability to work independently.
This is a hybrid position based in our global headquarters in Reston, VA, and will report to the Senior Director, Accounting Policy.
What You Will Do:

• Analyze unique transactions and prepare technical accounting memos to document accounting positions to ensure proper accounting and disclosure conclusions.
• Review accounting policies and procedures for ongoing pertinence.
• Collaborate with other teams (FP&A, Tax, Legal, Operations, Business Developments, Treasury, etc.) to provide technical accounting guidance on various topics including: revenue recognition, software development, business combinations, leases, stock-based compensation, and derivatives.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting standards and lead implementations as applicable.
• Take the lead on specific topics including: purchase accounting, software development, lease accounting, impairment assessments of goodwill and long lived assets, accounting of joint ventures, and segment reporting.
• Interact with external auditors.
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly Forms 10-Q and 8-K earnings release, and annual Form 10-K and Proxy statement.
• Assist in maintaining and improving SOX compliance related to technical accounting processes.
• Provide support on various special projects as assigned by management.

What You Will Bring With You

• 7+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or other technical accounting roles, including experience with the following areas of U.S. GAAP: ASC 606, 805, 842, and 718.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related discipline.
• CPA Certification

What We'd Like You To Bring With You

• Experience with Hyperion (HFM), Costpoint, and Cognos.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Professional Skills

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to share findings and recommendations with various stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to meet critical business deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and be responsible to follow up on action items.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work with collaboratively with all levels of internal staff and others in various departments within the company .