Manager of Technical Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Integration will play a key role in supporting global accounting organization, with a particular focus on technical accounting, acquisitions, integration activities, and strategic accounting initiatives. This position will partner closely with Corporate Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, and business leadership to evaluate complex accounting matters, support transactions, and lead the financial integration of acquired businesses.

The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting and technical foundation combined with a desire to work across a broad range of projects and business activities. This role offers significant exposure to acquisitions and integration efforts, global operations, and senior leadership and is well suited for someone who enjoys moving between technical analysis and hands-on business execution.

• Lead accounting and finance integration activities for acquisitions, including financial due diligence support, purchase accounting, opening balance sheet activities, accounting process alignment, controls, systems, and post-close integration.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, and business leadership throughout transaction and integration activities.
• Support the evaluation of potential acquisitions and other transactions from an accounting and financial perspective, including review and analysis of financial information, accounting practices, risks, and integration considerations.
• Support the company's SOX control environment and help establish appropriate accounting processes and controls as new businesses and operations are integrated.
• Partner with acquired businesses to understand existing accounting practices, identify gaps, and transition processes to AMSC accounting policies, controls, systems, and reporting requirements.
• Support accounting systems and process improvement initiatives, particularly those related to acquisition integration, scalability, and continued company growth.
• Work directly with external advisors, auditors, and other third parties on technical accounting, transaction, and integration matters as needed.
• Research and evaluate complex technical accounting matters and provide recommendations in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including preparation of technical accounting documentation and position papers.
• Provide technical accounting guidance across areas including revenue recognition, inventory, reserves, contract accounting, acquisitions, and other complex or judgmental matters.
• Support the global accounting organization with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities and review financial results for unusual activity, accounting issues, or areas requiring further analysis.
• Participate in SEC reporting activities and support the preparation and review of financial statement disclosures.
• Lead and support special projects and strategic accounting initiatives based on evolving business needs.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• Master’s Degree or CPA preferred
• Five years of related experience
• Experience researching and resolving complex technical accounting issues for both U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
• Revenue recognition ASC 606 required
• Experience working with concepts, practices, and procedures in areas of responsibility
• Public Accounting/CPA experience is a plus
• Broad and deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Knowledge of SEC rules and requirements
• Knowledge of international financial reporting standards a plus
• Strong communication skills needed to interface with all levels of the organization
• Strong strategic management and planning skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills for educating internal clients on accounting principles
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Ability to research complex technical accounting issues and communicate the results of the research both orally and in writing to global team 
• Ability to understand complex transactions and apply the accounting rules to these transactions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to interact with all levels of management both in the Corporate office as well as with the business units
• Ability to publicly represent company with internal and external clients
• Ability to use own judgment and initiative in problem resolution
• Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with accountants, clients, and upper management
• Ability to travel

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