Senior Technical Accounting Manager Job Marietta area,Georgia USA,Accounting

Lead the organization’s technical accounting research function and manage two accounting professionals
Research complex and unusual transactions involving debt, acquisitions, revenue recognition, goodwill impairment, and other evolving accounting matters
Prepare technical accounting memoranda, position papers, and recommendations for review by senior leadership and external auditors
Partner with accounting, finance, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, SEC Reporting, and business-unit leadership to determine the appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions and initiatives
Advise business leaders on accounting considerations before transactions are finalized or executed
Balance recurring compliance responsibilities with new, project-based accounting questions arising across the organization
Reevaluate existing accounting conclusions, policies, reporting units, and impairment considerations as business conditions change
Monitor new accounting standards and help coordinate their implementation across the organization
Develop and deliver training on accounting policies, new standards, and complex technical topics
Support quarterly and annual financial reporting activities as needed
Coach and develop team members while remaining hands-on with technical research and project execution

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience researching complex accounting matters
Experience evaluating complex or nonroutine transactions and documenting conclusions in technical accounting memoranda
Technical accounting experience involving areas such as debt, M&A, goodwill impairment, revenue recognition, or new accounting standards
Ability to independently lead projects and reach well-supported conclusions without significant oversight
Experience working directly with senior leadership, cross-functional business partners, and external auditors
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals
Strong writing, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to manage ambiguity, balance multiple projects, and translate technical guidance into practical business recommendations

Preferred Qualifications:

Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience
Experience working for or advising a publicly traded company
Exposure to SEC reporting and public-company accounting requirements
Experience researching debt transactions, acquisition accounting, goodwill impairment, and other complex transactions
Familiarity with Workiva, People Soft, or similar accounting and reporting platforms
Experience using AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve research, documentation, or accounting processes
A hands-on leadership style and the ability to build productive relationships across accounting, finance, legal, tax, treasury, and business-unit leadership