Technical Accounting Manager

Technical Accounting Manager at Antech Diagnostics. This position is available exclusively through the internal career site. Log into Workday, go to the Jobs Hub, and browse available openings.

Target Pay Range: $114,400 – $135,000 annually. Pay decisions are based on relevant job‑related skills, experience, education, training, and budget.

The Technical Accounting Manager will be a key member of the Science and Diagnostics (SDx) finance organization, managing complex accounting issues and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, local and statutory accounting regulations, and the Mars Finance Manual. The role supports business growth through technical guidance on emerging transactions, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), M&A accounting, and software capitalization.

• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP, local and statutory accounting regulations, and Mars Finance Manual guidance to complex transactions.
• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and position papers for key accounting judgments and policies.
• Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements for impact on the company’s financial statements.
• Partner with Petcare and Mars Technical Accounting on required consultations.
• Oversee the company’s lease accounting function, including review of new and modified lease agreements.
• Manage the lease subledger system and ensure accurate right‑of‑use asset and liability recognition.
• Oversee the implementation and execution of transfer pricing strategy.
• Evaluate and document capitalization of internally developed software in accordance with ASC 350‑40 and ASC 985‑20.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to establish procedures for identifying qualifying development costs.
• Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation and disclosures related to technical areas.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews as required.
• Strengthen internal controls over technical accounting areas and support internal control compliance efforts.
• Support M&A projects and work with Mars Technical Accounting on purchase accounting.
• Partner with Procurement, legal and operations teams to review proposed contracts for technical accounting considerations.
• Lead effort to ensure consistency of accounting policies and application across the SDx division.
• Manage a team of up to 4 staff and senior accountants.

• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a public accounting firm (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and/or corporate technical accounting role.
• Experience working for a multi‑national company preferred.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required.

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, and software capitalization guidance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience drafting accounting memos.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with finance, legal, Mars Corporate and operational teams.
• Ability to perform job with little supervision and consistently displays good judgement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and other accounting software tools.

Occasional – up to 10% of time.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Life Assistance Program
• Pet Care Discounts

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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