Company

Banking

SeniorManager,TechnicalAccounting

$126–126k Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Manager, Technical Accounting. Skills: Technical Accounting, U. S. GAAP, Accounting Policy. Lead research of complex accounting guidance. Interpret complex accounting guidance”

Industry & Context.

Banking
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA required, 6+ years of relevant experience, knowledge of U. S. GAAP requirements, Experience with complex accounting areas, Proven ability to research and document technical accounting positions, analytical skills, communication skills, project management skills, Experience working with cross-functional teams, Experience working with senior leadership

Nice to Have

public accounting + industry experience preferred, Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience, Experience in a publicly traded or high-growth company, Exposure to ERP systems, Exposure to financial reporting tools

What You'll Do.

Lead research of complex accounting guidance

Interpret complex accounting guidance

Implement complex accounting guidance

Draft accounting memos

Maintain accounting memos

Draft accounting policies

Maintain accounting policies

Lead implementation of new accounting standards

Assess impact of new accounting standards

Provide accounting guidance for transactions

Support due diligence efforts

Manage acquisition accounting

Manage related valuations

Support equity investments

Monitor equity investments

Partner with Legal on deal structuring

Serve as liaison with external auditors

Support SOX compliance

Support internal control initiatives

Support month end close tasks

Review journal entries

Review reconciliations

Manage and develop a team

Drive process improvements

Enhance documentation standards

Provide training on policies and standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functionally with Finance; Cross-functionally with Legal; Cross-functionally with FP&A; Partner with external auditors; Work with cross-functional teams; Work with senior leadership

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

__**Posting Type**__ Hybrid __**Job Overview**__ The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting is responsible for leading the research, analysis, and implementation of complex accounting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role partners cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, FP&A, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with evolving accounting standards. __**Job Description and Requirements**__ **Key Responsibilities** * **Technical Accounting & Policy** * Research and interpret complex accounting guidance (e.g., revenue recognition, software capitalization, leases, stock-based compensation, investments, business combinations, debt/equity instruments) * Draft and maintain accounting memos and policies * Lead implementation of new accounting standards and assess impact to the business * **Transaction Support** * Provide accounting guidance for significant or non-routine transactions (e.g., acquisitions, restructurings, financing arrangements) * Support due diligence efforts on potential acquisition targets * Manage acquisition accounting and related valuations * Support and monitor equity investments * Partner with Legal on deal structuring * **Audit & Compliance** * Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters * Support SOX compliance and internal control initiatives related to technical accounting areas * **Month End Close** * Support month end close tasks including reviewing journal entries and reviewing reconciliations * **Leadership & Process Improvement** * Manage and develop a team (if applicable) * Drive process improvements and enhance documentation standards * Provide training to accounting and finance teams on new policies and standards **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required) * 6+ years of relevant experience (public accounting + industry experience preferred) * Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP requirements * Experience with complex accounting a

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