Technical Accounting Manager

Industry leading manufacturing company in the Tulsa, OK area is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager that willserve as the subject matter expert on US GAAP compliance, complex transaction accounting, and financial reporting across the organization. This role leads the research and implementation of new accounting standards, oversees revenue recognition and lease accounting, drafts formal accounting position papers, and manages external audit readiness for the manufacturing entity.

• Complex Transaction Research: Evaluate non-routine, complex transactions—such as M&A, debt restructurings, joint ventures, and capital investments—and draft technical accounting white papers detailing US GAAP/IFRS impacts.

• Accounting Policy & Implementation: Lead the enterprise adoption of new accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606 Revenue, ASC 842 Leases, ASC 326 CECL). Design, document, and update global accounting policies to ensure consistency across manufacturing units.

• External Audit & Financial Reporting: Act as the primary liaison to external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews. Assist in the preparation and review of SEC disclosures (10-K, 10-Q) or consolidated statutory financial statements and footnotes.

• Manufacturing-Specific Accounting Governance: Oversee accounting treatments unique to manufacturing, including lower of cost or net realizable value (NRV) assessments, inventory write-downs, asset impairment reviews (ASC 360), and environmental/decommissioning liability evaluations (ASC 410).

• Internal Controls (SOX Compliance): Assess internal control impacts of new accounting policies and technical decisions. Partner with Internal Audit to maintain a robust Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) framework and design control activities for complex accounting areas.

• Cross-Functional Advisory: Serve as an internal advisor to plant controllers, corporate FP&A, tax, and legal teams to provide guidance on the accounting implications of commercial contracts, supply chain agreements, and operational restructuring.

• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Active CPA license is required
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• Experience: 6–8 years of combined accounting experience, including foundational years in Big 4 or national public accounting firms, paired with technical accounting or financial reporting experience in a manufacturing environment.

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  • Expert-level mastery of US GAAP, technical research tools (e.g., Bloomberg Tax, Checkpoint), and financial statement disclosures.

  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Net Suite) and consolidation software (Hyperion, Workiva, or One Stream).

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel for complex data aggregation and audit-support modeling.

• Core Competencies: Exceptional technical writing capabilities with the ability to summarize intricate technical concepts for executive leadership. Strong project management skills to lead implementation programs across decentralized operating units.