Vice President of Technical Accounting

Our client, a publicly traded company, is looking for a Vice President of Technical Accounting to lead its accounting policy and technical reporting. This senior role works closely with the finance leadership team, external auditors, and the audit committee. It's a great fit for a hands-on technical leader who enjoys working through complex transactions and wants a visible role in a sophisticated public company environment. Responsibilities Own the company's accounting policies, making sure they stay current with US GAAP and SEC requirements. Research, document, and conclude on complex accounting matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, leases, joint ventures and consolidation, impairment, development cost capitalization, and debt and equity transactions. Write clear technical accounting memos and position papers, and present conclusions to senior leadership and external auditors. Oversee or support SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, earnings materials, and non-GAAP measures. Monitor new and proposed accounting standards and SEC guidance, assess their impact, and lead implementation. Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors on technical matters and support the audit and quarterly review process. Partner with deal, legal, tax, and treasury teams early in transactions to shape structuring and anticipate accounting outcomes. Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting related to technical accounting and policy, in line with SOX. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting; active CPA license required. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm. Significant experience with SEC registrants, including technical accounting and external reporting. Real estate or financial services industry experience strongly preferred. Proven ability to write concise, well-supported technical memos and defend positions with auditors. Excellent communicator, comfortable presenting to senior executives and audit committees. Collaborative, detail-oriented leader who can balance hands-on work with strategic oversight. #J-18808-Ljbffr