Senior Manager, M&A, Technical Accounting

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing and/or researching technical accounting matters and development of policies to support compliance with US GAAP, SEC and regulatory guidelines and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
⦁    Research accounting literature and apply technical standards to complex business issues and transactions, including but not limited to revenue recognition, business combinations, divestitures, investments, impairments, valuations, inventory, taxes, leases, stock-based compensation, and VIE and consolidation assessments.
⦁    Provide technical accounting support to domestic and international business unit operations and finance personnel. Work with stakeholders to development, implement, and operationalize accounting solutions.
⦁    Prepare or supervise written accounting and financial reporting position papers for review by management and external auditors.
⦁    Monitor and evaluate all changes to U.S. GAAP accounting pronouncements and determine the global applicability to the Company.
⦁    Assist in the implementation of new accounting and reporting guidance issued by FASB or the SEC, including researching and recommending the proper accounting and reporting application.    
⦁    Manage communications with external auditors on technical accounting matters to ensure auditor agreement with Company positions. Perform contract review and assist with structuring to ensure agreements and related financial impact including accounting implications, are properly understood by key decision makers.
⦁    Assist with M&A accounting and integration of newly acquired companies, primarily accounting due diligence, opening balance sheet preparation and analysis, including valuations, and accounting policy alignment.
⦁    Support the development of worldwide accounting policies; search for methods to improve quality of worldwide accounting and improve efficiencies.
⦁    Update and implement accounting policies and procedures to respond to changes in the Company’s business, and SEC/GAAP regulations
⦁    Assist with developing accounting policies and procedures and creating tools and training to expand sharing of accounting knowledge and information.
⦁    Assist in quarterly and annual process for filing the Form 10-Q and 10-K, including drafting and reviewing documents, ensuring quality.
⦁    Assist with the preparation of quarterly and periodic Audit Committee materials.
⦁    Responsible for personnel management activities such as: scheduling, personnel actions (hiring, promotions, transfers, etc.), training and development, providing regular direction and feedback on performance, disciplinary actions and preparing and delivering annual performance and salary reviews.
⦁    Identify sustainable strategic improvements, suggest corrective actions, coordinate implementation and track efficiencies achieved. 
⦁    Develop short- and long-range operating and strategic objectives, organizational structure, staffing requirements and succession plans.
⦁    Ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements and to departmental policies, practices and procedures, SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols.
⦁    Support the policy of equal employment opportunity through affirmative action in personnel actions.
⦁    Perform all other related duties as assigned. 
 

Job Qualifications

⦁    Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in accounting or related discipline. Master Degree in Business Administration is beneficial.
⦁    Experience: Six to eight years related experience with at least three of the required years with a national CPA firm. Experience with a Big Four certified public accounting firm is highly preferred. Experience with international accounting and financial reporting required.
⦁    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
⦁    Certification/Licensure: CPA required
⦁    Other: Aptitude for planning/managing deadlines. Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to various levels of an organization, especially senior and executive leadership. Creative approach to problem solving and the ability to think “out-of the box”.  Ability to self-motivate and function independently. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with various teams within finance and business/operations teams. Experience interpreting and applying the requirements of Accounting Standards Codification topics.  Demonstrate strong analytical skills. General working knowledge of SEC regulations and filing requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
⦁    Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
⦁    Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
⦁    Regularly provides information to and receives information from/through various technologies, media, sources and contacts. Must be able to accurately exchange accurate information in these situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
⦁    General office working conditions; the noise level is usually quiet.

Comments:
⦁    This position may require occasional domestic / international travel.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $145,000 to $165,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and location.