Technical Accounting Director

Position Overview:

The Technical Accounting Director will lead technical accounting research, policy development, and the evaluation of complex transactions to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP. The position will serve as a key resource for senior finance leadership, providing guidance on accounting matters, supporting financial reporting, and partnering across the organization to assess the accounting implications of business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the research, interpretation, and application of U.S. GAAP to complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, equity transactions, debt arrangements, and stock-based compensation.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda documenting conclusions, supporting analyses, and financial statement implications.
• Evaluate significant and nonroutine transactions, collaborating with internal stakeholders to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Monitor new accounting standards, assess organizational impact, and lead implementation efforts.
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies to ensure consistent application across business units.
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and related disclosures for accuracy and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal on accounting and reporting matters.
• Provide accounting guidance for acquisitions, divestitures, financing activities, and other strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters and coordinate supporting documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls over technical accounting processes and support applicable SOX compliance requirements.
• Develop and deliver training on accounting policies, emerging guidance, and complex accounting topics.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and reporting practices.
• Lead and develop technical accounting team members, as applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; advanced degree preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial technical accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience required; Big Four or national firm experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience researching and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and evaluating significant business transactions.
• Experience implementing new accounting standards and developing accounting policies.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Prior team leadership or people management experience preferred.