Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting

Overview

Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting

This role will report to the US Chief Accounting Officer and will be responsible for leading technical accounting, maintaining and updating U.S. GAAP accounting policies, supporting the controllership function in areas such as internal reporting, and assisting with major accounting projects and initiatives.

Technical Accounting & US GAAP Policy Management:

• Monitor new accounting standards and draft technical accounting memos assessing their impact on the company
• Prepare technical accounting analyses and documentation for significant transactions, including acquisitions, debt issuances, and other complex arrangements.
• Maintain and update the company’s U.S. GAAP accounting policies. Provide “plain English” versions that can be shared with key business partners

Controllership and Management Reporting

• Support the CAO – US on key controllership tasks, including monthly internal management reporting to provide key insights to senior leadership
• Manage the accounting for our global bonus plan and support of other operational accounting controllership areas as needed, such as revenue recognition and lease accounting

Special Projects & Advisory:

• Lead accounting work streams for major initiatives such as acquisitions and capital market transactions
• Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, and Legal teams on structuring transactions and assessing accounting implications
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices, including adoption of AI in the accounting function

Compliance & Controls:

• Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and maintain strong internal controls over technical accounting processes
• Support internal and external audit requests related to technical accounting and policy matters

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA license is mandatory.

Experience:

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or similar), with a focus on technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Additional industry experience in financial services or broker-dealer environments is a plus but not required
• Prior experience working in a corporate accounting or finance role is a plus but not required

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Strong technical research and documentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work independently with minimal supervision