Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

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The External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial reporting and financial results, both for internal and external purposes, including the preparation of 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and other SEC reporting, which will require the ability to work cross‑functionally with other leaders throughout the organization.

The External Reporting Manager will also be responsible for the drafting of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP. The manager will work across numerous departments to achieve high‑quality deliverables and work products. The Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager is a full‑time role and reports directly to the Controller, with visibility and close working relationships with leaders across the Company.

This position will also be a key contributor in the research, interpretation, and implementation of technical accounting and financial reporting guidance. This role is ideal for a self‑starter, who has a strong technical accounting and financial reporting background, with the ability to exercise professional judgement, work independently, perform key analyses, possess a focus on process improvements and a keen problem‑solving ability and willingness to undertake any responsibility in support of the needs of the team and the organization.

• Develop a detailed understanding of the Company, its products and services, its markets and its internal organization in order to understand financial results.
• Assist with the Company’s financial accounting and reporting functions, including the preparation of quarterly and annual reporting (10‑Qs, 10‑Ks, and other SEC reporting)
• Assist in the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end financial consolidation processes, and help identify and implement areas for improvement and increased efficiency
• Record journal entries and prepare reconciliations over complex accounting areas such as share‑based compensation and debt
• Research new accounting and financial reporting rules and regulations, and work closely with the accounting and finance teams to understand the impacts on financial results, including how changes to financial accounting standards will impact results
• Perform research on technical accounting matters and document related memos
• Maintain updated documented process narratives, and/or accounting policies and procedures for areas of responsibility
• Assist in the implementation of new financial accounting and reporting standards, including the development of related disclosures and implementation controls
• Work directly with and assist external subject matter experts around highly technical accounting areas, as needed

• Research and analyze new and existing accounting and reporting pronouncements, utilizing authoritative guidance and determining external disclosure requirements
• Prepare technical accounting memos to document accounting conclusions and support positions taken on complex transactions
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and policies
• Support the Business Development group by assessing and effectively communicating the potential accounting impacts of internal and external growth…