Manager, Technical Accounting

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Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable;

we’re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.

We’re searching for a Manager, Technical Accounting, to join our Finance and Accounting team in a hybrid working environment out of our Chicago, IL office. To keep us headed in the right direction, we’re looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team’s diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun.

• Research, interpret, and document accounting positions under US GAAP for complex transactions including:
  • Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Business combinations (ASC 805)
  • Stock‑based compensation (ASC 718)
  • Leases (ASC 842)
  • Debt and equity instruments
• Draft, maintain, and update formal accounting policies, position papers, and whitepapers.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting standards and regulatory guidance; lead implementation efforts as required.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Corporate Development HR, and other teams to assess accounting implications of complex transactions.
• Support due diligence and purchase accounting activities for acquisitions.
• Advise business leaders on accounting considerations during strategic decision making.
• Act as a key technical accounting liaison for external auditors on complex or judgmental matters.
• Support preparation and review of technical disclosures for financial statements.
• Assist in ensuring clean audit outcomes by proactively resolving accounting issues.
• Support IPO readiness and internal control documentation related to complex accounting areas.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and scale accounting processes.
• Provide guidance and review for technical judgments made by operational accounting teams.
• Coach and mentor accounting team members on technical topics.
• Serve as a trusted internal expert and escalation point for complex accounting questions.

Your experience may include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• CPA (required)
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience in public accounting preferred

You may have other skills or credentials, including:

• Strong command of US GAAP and technical accounting research
• Experience supporting public companies, IPOs, or SOX environments preferred
• Experience preparing accounting memoranda and position papers
• Familiarity with SEC reporting support is a strongly preferred
• ERP experience (e.g., Net Suite, Salesforce, UKG)

We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!

and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.

Collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

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Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $120 - $140K USD. To determine a new team member’s starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone’s depth,…