Director of Technical Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Katie Weigel with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting to fill a Director of Technical Accounting role for an operation based in Reno, Nevada. This large, Reno based company was recently acquired by a company that is going public, creating a need for a strong technical accounting leader to help them reduce time to close the books, become SOX compliant, and ultimately convert software. The person in this role will be responsible for leading the charge in these initiatives while the existing Controller and Accounting staff keep the daily wheels turning.
Position Summary
The Director of Technical Accounting is responsible for supporting the accounting organization in areas including technical accounting research, complex accounting transactions, external financial reporting, financial statement disclosures, month-end close activities, and internal control compliance within a public company environment. This role evaluates complex business transactions, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements, and supports the development and maintenance of a strong internal control framework.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical accounting expertise gained through public accounting and/or public company experience, with a demonstrated ability to analyze complex accounting matters and collaborate effectively across finance and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare financial statement footnotes and disclosures for consolidated external reporting.
Support complex month-end and quarter-end close activities.
Support SOX internal control compliance and internal control documentation.
Support accounting integration to align with acquiring company accounting policies and procedures.
Research, analyze, and document technical accounting matters under U.S. GAAP.
Prepare accounting position papers and technical memoranda supporting accounting conclusions.
Evaluate accounting implications of significant or non-routine transactions, including revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, business combinations, debt arrangements, and impairment analyses.
Provide accounting guidance to business leaders regarding new initiatives, contracts, and strategic transactions.
Serve as a primary contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on financial reporting.
Support finance transformation initiatives, system implementations, acquisitions, and other strategic projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.
10+ years of relevant experience, including public accounting and/or technical accounting and financial reporting experience within a public company environment.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial statement disclosures.
Experience researching and documenting complex accounting issues.
Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, integration activities, or other complex transactions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and enterprise financial systems.
This role is on site in Reno, Nevada five days a week. The company offers a competitive benefits and compensation plan and bonus for this role. It's a great opportunity to be a significant contributor in leading key initiatives for the company. Interested in learning more? Please apply today!• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in technical accounting or corporate accounting functions.
• Active CPA designation required.
• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, and financial statement audit support.
• Demonstrated experience with SOX compliance and internal control design in a public-company or public-company-ready environment.
• Knowledge of accounting requirements and reporting expectations associated with publicly traded organizations.
• Proven ability to interpret complex accounting guidance and translate it into practical business processes and reporting outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead initiatives across finance and operational teams.