Technical Accounting Principal
Location:United States
Languages:English
Seniority level:Principal, 8+ years
Experience:8+ years
Skills:
Project ManagementDocumentationAnalytical SkillsCollaborationAccountingWritten communicationComplianceFinancial analysisResearchStrategic thinking
Requirements:
- 8+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- CPA required.
- Strong command of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting framework.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to research and apply technical guidance to transactions.
- Strategic thinker who can also execute effectively at a detailed level.
- Track record of leading complex technical accounting projects.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Self-starter who thrives in both collaborative and independent settings.
Responsibilities:
- Research, interpret, and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions.
- Lead or support the adoption of new accounting standards.
- Perform benchmarking and peer disclosure analysis.
- Oversee monthly close processes for technical accounting areas.
- Review key financial analyses and the statement of cash flows.
- Review stand-alone reporting packages for joint ventures.
- Support SEC filing requirements for capital market transactions, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Prepare or review SEC financial statements and investor materials.
- Provide accounting support for strategic business initiatives.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, IT, and HR to ensure alignment on accounting implications.
- Serve as a key contact for external auditors.
- Assist with accounting system implementations and enhancements.
- Identify anomalies and inefficiencies using analytical tools.
- Embrace technology to drive automation and scalability.
