Technical Accounting Director

Technical Accounting Director

Job Description

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, external lenders, and the board of directors.

• Analyze financial reports pre-close and post-close to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes.

• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including related footnotes in accordance with US GAAP.

• Analyze, conclude and document technical accounting areas, including implementing new accounting pronouncements and ensure monthly accounting is in accordance with technical accounting determination.

• Prepare, review, and approve various journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls and assist in resolving any discrepancies timely.

• Support acquisitions, including purchase accounting, valuation, opening balance sheet, net working capital, and allocation reporting.

• Identify and implement process improvements.

• Support the Chief Accounting Officer on strategic projects and perform ad hoc projects and analysis.

• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.

• 10+ years of Technical Accounting & External Reporting Experience.

• Experience with financial reporting including 10 Q, 10 K, 8 K, S 1, S 4, Super 8 K.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting field is required.

• CPA certification is preferred.

• Experience in corporate, multi-entity environments.

• Big 4 experience and audit background.

• Experience drafting financial statements, MD&A experience is a plus.

• Experience writing technical accounting memos.

• Experience with a variety of technical accounting areas (e.g., equity method accounting, stock comp, leases, revenue).

• Experience writing Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and ensuring compliance.

• Experience documenting processes and maintaining internal controls.

• Sarbanes-Oxley experience is a plus.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with a schedule that includes onsite work from Monday to Thursday and remote work on Fridays from 9am-5pm. You will be part of a growing six-person technical accounting team, collaborating closely with the Chief Accounting Officer. The team is located on the 4th floor, with plans to expand to the 10th floor by Spring 2026.

The role is contract-to-hire with conversion schedules in place, and there are opportunities for career growth within the Accounting & Finance department.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stamford, CT.

The pay range for this position is $68.00 - $82.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Stamford, CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter) for other accommodation options.