Technical Accounting Manager

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Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager

For the accounting professional who enjoys solving complex problems, navigating technical accounting challenges, and helping build scalable financial processes in a growing organization.

Location: Washington, DC or Chicago, IL (Hybrid | 2–3 days in office per week)

At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and play. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to shape and deliver complex real estate and capital projects, providing strategic insight and end-to-end advisory services across the full project lifecycle.

B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and throughout the full project lifecycle—from early‑stage strategy and planning through execution and beyond.

As our organization continues to grow, we are seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join our finance and accounting team. Reporting directly to the Controller and working closely with the CFO, this highly visible role will serve as the firm's technical accounting resource, ensuring the proper application of U.S. GAAP while supporting complex business initiatives, acquisitions, policy development, and financial reporting activities.

You will also play an integral role in the accounting integration of M&A‑related activities as the firm continues to expand.

This is an ideal opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, navigating evolving standards, and partnering with leadership to build scalable processes that support a growing organization.

• Serve as the firm’s internal technical accounting resource for key accounting matters, including:
  • ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
  • ASC 842 Lease Accounting
  • ASC 326 Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL)
  • ASC 805 Business Combinations
• Support accounting due diligence and post‑acquisition accounting integration activities for mergers and acquisitions.
• Assist with the preparation, maintenance, and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting guidance.
• Research complex accounting issues, prepare technical accounting memos, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with the Controller and CFO on accounting implications related to strategic initiatives, transactions, and organizational changes.
• Support the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close process, including review of key balance sheet reconciliations and technical accounting areas.
• Review and analyze accounting for right‑of‑use assets and lease liabilities, deferred and accrued revenue, debt, and other complex balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain and support debt schedules and related accounting activities.
• Manage and oversee intercompany accounting transactions across multiple legal entities.
• Collaborate with external auditors and support audit requests related to technical accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting controls, improve processes, and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and help build scalable accounting practices to support organizational growth.
• Work directly with the Controller and CFO on high‑impact accounting and financial initiatives.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and trusted resource across the accounting and finance function.
• Help guide accounting policy decisions and implementation across a growing organization.
• Play a key role in acquisition integration efforts and future organizational growth initiatives.
• Position yourself for future advancement with a clear path toward an Assistant…