Manager, Technical Accounting

Manager, Technical Accounting

Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we're not just redefining what's achievable; we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.

Position Overview

We're searching for a Manager, Technical Accounting, to join our Finance and Accounting team in a hybrid working environment out of our Chicago, IL office. To keep us headed in the right direction, we're looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun.

What You'll Do

• Research, interpret, and document accounting positions under US GAAP for complex transactions including:
• Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Business combinations (ASC 805)
• Stock-based compensation (ASC 718)
• Leases (ASC 842)
• Debt and equity instruments
• Draft, maintain, and update formal accounting policies, position papers, and whitepapers.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting standards and regulatory guidance; lead implementation efforts as required.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Corporate Development HR, and teams to assess accounting implications of complex transactions.
• Support due diligence and purchase accounting activities for acquisitions.
• Advise business leaders on accounting considerations during strategic decision making.
• Act as a key technical accounting liaison for external auditors on complex or judgmental matters.
• Support preparation and review of technical disclosures for financial statements.
• Assist in ensuring clean audit outcomes by proactively resolving accounting issues.
• Support IPO readiness, and internal control documentation related to complex accounting areas.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and scale accounting processes.
• Provide guidance and review for technical judgments made by operational accounting teams.
• Coach and mentor accounting team members on technical topics.
• Serve as a trusted internal expert and escalation point for complex accounting questions.

We're Excited to Learn More About You

Your experience may include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• CPA (required)
• 57+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience in public accounting preferred

You may have other skills or credentials, including:

• Strong command of US GAAP and technical accounting research
• Experience supporting public companies, IPOs, or SOX environments preferred
• Experience preparing accounting memoranda and position papers
• Familiarity with SEC reporting support is a strongly preferred
• ERP experience (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce, UKG)

We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!

When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:

A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.

We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.

A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $120 - $140K USD. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.

Your security matters. Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.

We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, candidate screening, interviews, and final decisions are conducted by real humans.

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.