Technical Accounting Manager
Job in
Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, 60159, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Buckingham Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A large, global, growth-oriented organization in the services and technology space is building out its technical accounting function. With a strong acquisition strategy and an established leadership team, this company offers both stability and exposure to complex, high-impact accounting work.
The RoleThis role sits within the technical accounting and reporting group and partners closely with accounting leadership, FP&A, corporate development, HR, and external auditors. The focus is on complex accounting areas tied to acquisitions, equity compensation, and judgment-heavy reporting matters under U.S. GAAP.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and support purchase accounting for acquisitions, including ASC 805 analysis, memos, and measurement period adjustments
- Own technical accounting research and documentation for complex or non-routine transactions
- Support equity and stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718
- Assist with financial reporting, including footnotes and cash flow analysis
- Partner with cross-functional teams on transaction support and accounting implications
- Support audit requests and contribute to public-company readiness initiatives
- High exposure to M&A and complex technical accounting issues
- Direct partnership with senior accounting leadership
- Broad scope across technical accounting, reporting, and close-related matters
- Strong runway for growth in a well-established but evolving organization
- Collaborative, values-driven culture with real cross-functional interaction
- CPA required
- 5–8 years of experience (public accounting and/or technical accounting)
- Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, especially ASC 805 and ASC 718
- Experience preparing technical accounting memos and working with auditors
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