Director of Technical Accounting

Harmer has engaged a Houston-based client to identify a Director of Technical Accounting. This high‑visibility role serves as a technical accounting subject‑matter expert within the organization and includes global responsibilities across Operational Accounting, Controllership, and Executive Leadership.

• High‑visibility role serving as a technical accounting subject matter expert for the business
• Global responsibilities with broad exposure across Operational Accounting, Controllership, and Executive Leadership
• Lead complex accounting research, policy development, and M&A technical work
• Stable, industry‑leading organization with strong investment in people, systems, and continuous improvement

• Lead the company’s technical accounting function, monitoring emerging U.S. GAAP updates and guiding the organization on their impact
• Conduct and oversee research on complex accounting matters, preparing clear, concise documentation to support accounting conclusions
• Serve as the primary resource for technical accounting questions across senior leadership, Controllers, and cross‑functional teams
• Maintain and update the company’s accounting policies, ensuring alignment with current standards
• Support the rollout of new accounting policies, internal control enhancements, and process improvements
• Partner with Operational Accounting and other groups to ensure policies are well understood and embedded into daily workflows
• Provide technical accounting support on strategic initiatives, including M&A due diligence, integration, and other corporate projects
• Coordinate closely with internal and external auditors throughout quarterly and annual audit cycles
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Technical Accounting team, fostering strong performance, collaboration, and growth
• Strengthen internal controls within the technical accounting function and ensure compliance with established requirements
• Contribute to broader controllership and process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality
• Support special projects and additional responsibilities as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, technical accounting, and/or financial reporting
• Big 4 public accounting and/or transactional technical accounting experience strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX compliance, and internal controls
• Strong technical writing skills with experience researching and documenting complex accounting matters

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing
• Industries:
  Staffing and Recruiting