Manager Technical Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a technical accounting expert? Are you tired of working in public accounting and want to be part of a fast-growing company? If so, our client, a growing energy company in montgomery county is looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to join their growing accounting team. This role will drive the evaluation of complex accounting matters, shape policy development, and provide trusted guidance across the organization on the application of U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, deep technical expertise, and the ability to translate complex issues into clear recommendations that support accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Assess complex transactions, contractual arrangements, and business activities to determine the appropriate accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP and present well-supported conclusions to senior leadership.

• Create, refine, and formalize accounting policies for new initiatives and for areas where current guidance is limited or incomplete.

• Review matters involving revenue recognition, lease accounting, debt structures, equity transactions, and other non-routine activities, preparing clear technical documentation for each conclusion.

• Monitor newly issued accounting guidance, evaluate its impact on the organization, and coordinate adoption efforts as needed.

• Advise finance and cross-functional business partners on technical accounting questions to promote consistent application of accounting standards.

• Contribute technical expertise to the preparation of financial statements and related disclosures to help ensure complete and accurate reporting.

• Partner with external auditors by addressing technical accounting questions, providing supporting analyses, and facilitating efficient resolution of review matters.

• Participate in system-related initiatives and implementations to confirm that accounting requirements are properly reflected in process and design.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned to support the broader accounting and finance function.

This is a brand-new position due to growth, and it will require 50+ yrs/week in the beginning in order to implement policies, procedures and processes. This is reporting to an incredible Director of Financial Reporting and will be in the office in Rockville 3 days/week. Comp range is 145-170K in base salary + bonus + full benefits. The ideal candidate for this Technical Accounting Manager role will have 6+ years of preferably public accounting where you have been auditing publicly traded companies, have written many white paper memos and are proficient in ASC 606, 842, 718 etc..., CPA and strong analytical skills. To apply to this Technical Accounting Manager role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.