Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Sr. Manager Technical Accounting

The Sr. Manager Technical Accounting will be responsible for performing independent research of complex accounting transactions, preparing and reviewing technical accounting memos, and providing timely feedback to business units. The role supports internal and external audits, builds strong cross‑functional relationships, and leads due diligence and transaction reviews for M&A activities.

• Research, document, and review complex accounting transactions including derivatives, revenue arrangements under ASC 606, leases under ASC 842, and consolidation accounting.
• Review documentation and research performed by others to ensure conclusions are fully researched, supported, and consistent with precedent‑setting global conclusions.
• Assist local TA teams by providing timely accounting analysis for proposed transactions and recommendations on deal structure to support decision making by the M&A team and senior leadership.
• Consult in transaction design to achieve desired earnings impact within GAAP guidance.
• Provide supervision and leadership to junior technical accounting staff.
• Identify and communicate issues promptly to prevent financial statement errors.
• Stay up to date on new accounting pronouncements and GAAP issues, evaluating impacts and communicating relevant changes to other departments.
• Interpret accounting policies, propose, and review changes to those policies.
• Prepare or participate in the preparation of footnote disclosures for public financial statements.
• Participate in reviews of financial statements for external filings required by legal agreements, local laws, and regulations.
• Manage discussions with engagement partners and national office or professional practice directors with external auditors or consultants.
• Develop and maintain SOX compliance related to technical accounting.
• Assist in special accounting projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Public Accountant with an active license in the United States or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience with a publicly‑traded company under US GAAP and/or with a Big 4 firm auditing publicly‑traded companies under US GAAP, preferably with a concentration in technical accounting.
• Extensive experience in highly technical accounting areas.
• Experience in energy/utility company industry accounting and/or audit preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, presentation skills for an executive‑level audience, interpersonal skills, and time/project management skills.
• Proficiency in personal computer skills and strong research, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a team with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to understand and interpret complex accounting guidance.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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