Director, Technical Accounting

Quick Facts

• Role: Director, Technical Accounting

Description

Lead the Technical Accounting team to resolve complex technical accounting matters and support an active M&A pipeline, including purchase accounting and valuation-related topics. You will research and document issues, implement new accounting pronouncements, and serve as a subject-matter expert across business combinations, investment accounting, impairment testing, share-based compensation, revenue, and hedge accounting. Own US GAAP and SEC reporting compliance through technical close activities and SEC disclosures, while partnering with auditors and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Research, document, and resolve complex technical accounting issues with internal leadership and external auditors

• Monitor and implement new accounting pronouncements; analyze impacts with stakeholders

• Lead technical accounting activities across M&A (pre-letter of intent review, diligence, purchase accounting, valuation, and post-close integration support)

• Serve as technical subject-matter expert for key accounting areas (business combinations, investment accounting, goodwill/intangibles impairment, share-based compensation, revenue gross vs. net/payment terms, hedge accounting)

• Review draft SEC disclosures related to technical accounting topics

• Lead quarterly and year-end close for technical accounting matters (journal entry/reconciliation review and SEC disclosure support)

• Develop and grow the technical accounting team; mentor and delegate routine items

• Improve and scale technical accounting processes, including AI initiatives

• Design, implement, and maintain global accounting policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls

• Act as primary technical liaison to external auditors and lead resolution of complex matters

• Lead special projects and workflow/process improvements; support SEC reporting compliance (US GAAP)

Requirements

• 12+ years total experience with 5+ years Big Four public accounting experience

• BS/BA in Finance or Accounting and an active CPA license

• Experience at Sr. Manager level in a Big Four firm and/or Director, Technical Accounting at a public company

• Strong US GAAP and SEC reporting technical knowledge, including technical research and SOX 404

• Demonstrated leadership/mentoring ability

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Corporate Development) without direct authority

• Strong organizational skills, self-starter mindset, and proactive issue/root-cause solving

• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with AI tools for accounting automation is valued

• SAP or other large ERP experience is a plus

Benefits

• Base pay: $184,100–$287,650 (plus equity when applicable, variable/incentive compensation)

• Health plans and flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) with company match and ESPP

• Matching donations

• Flexible time away plan and family leave programs