Manager, SEC Technical Accounting

The Manager of SEC Technical Accounting is a new position reporting into the Director of SEC Reporting. This position will assist with the research, interpretation, and implementation of new accounting standards under US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement new technical accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Document technical accounting conclusions for significant accounting matters as they arise, including large transactions and new/amended products or programs.
• Supporting the documentation of technical accounting conclusions as well as the development and maintenance of the company’s accounting policies and operational manuals.
• Perform regular reviews of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure continuous improvement.
• Liaise closely with the finance and legal teams as well as other teams within the controllership organization to ensure compliance with applicable technical accounting and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and interpret US GAAP standards, SEC interpretations, and SEC rules and regulations and assess their impact on the company.
• Support special projects as needed, including M&A transactions and process improvements.
• Liaise with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits, providing necessary accounting analysis documentation for SEC reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA license is required.
• 6+ years in Big 4 Accounting Advisory practice or a combination of Big 4 Accounting Advisory and progressive Accounting Policy experience in a public company.
• Prior experience working with or for asset management or financial services organizations.
• Substantial technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, SEC reporting, and SOX requirements and research proficiency in the applicable literature required.
• Experience with revenue recognition, share based compensation, consolidation, leases, and foreign currency transactions.
• Experience reading and analyzing legal agreements, such as sale agreements, revenue contracts, and financial instruments.
• Proficient in technical accounting writing ability.