Technical Accounting Manager
Job in
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 48951, USA
Listed on 2026-10-09
Listing for:
Robert Half
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Technical Accounting Manager will play a key role in researching complex accounting matters, authoring technical accounting white papers and developing and implementing accounting guidance across a global organization. This position will partner with accounting, finance and operational leaders to ensure consistent application of accounting standards while supporting new business initiatives and evolving reporting requirements.
Technical Accounting Manager
- Key Responsibilities Research, interpret and evaluate complex accounting matters under US GAAP, including emerging accounting standards and their potential impact on the organization.
Author technical accounting white papers, position papers and memorandums documenting accounting conclusions, supporting analysis and recommended treatment.
Develop, implement and communicate new accounting policies, procedures and process guidance to ensure consistent application across global business units.
Lead the assessment and implementation of new accounting standards, including evaluating financial reporting implications, identifying process changes and coordinating implementation efforts.
Serve as a subject matter expert on complex accounting issues, providing guidance and recommendations to accounting leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Partner with global finance and accounting teams to translate technical accounting conclusions into practical, sustainable processes and internal controls.
Evaluate existing accounting policies and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve consistency, strengthen controls and streamline processes.
Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders on complex accounting matters, supporting technical discussions and ensuring appropriate documentation of accounting positions.
Monitor emerging accounting guidance and regulatory developments, proactively assessing their implications for the business.
Support acquisitions, business transformations, new transactions and other strategic initiatives requiring technical accounting expertise.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting professional who combines exceptional research and writing skills with the ability to drive implementation. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, evaluating complex accounting scenarios and developing well-supported accounting conclusions. Equally important, they enjoy taking those conclusions beyond the white paper by building practical guidance, influencing stakeholders and driving consistent adoption across a global organization.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond researching accounting standards and play a meaningful role in shaping how a global organization applies them.
For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at .
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