Technical Accounting Manager

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles:
Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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The Target Pay Range for this position is $114,400 - $135,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

The Technical Accounting Manager will serve as a key member of the Science and Diagnostics (SDx) finance organization, responsible for managing complex accounting issues, implementing and maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, local/statutory accounting regulations and Mars Finance Manual, and supporting business growth through technical guidance on emerging transactions. This role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing subject-matter expertise in areas including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), M&A accounting, and software capitalization.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with business acumen and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly across finance and operational teams.

• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP, local/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.

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