Director, Technical Accounting at Jobgether – United States
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About This Position
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Technical Accounting in United States.
This role leads a high-impact technical accounting function, providing expert guidance on complex accounting issues and the adoption of new standards. The Director of Technical Accounting ensures compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations while supporting accurate financial reporting and disclosure. The position requires strong collaboration with stakeholders across Finance, Corporate Development, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Controls, and serves as the primary liaison with external auditors. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic oversight with execution, including research, documentation, and mentorship of technical accounting professionals. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances judgment with precision, and plays a key role in supporting corporate growth initiatives.
- Serve as the organization’s technical accounting subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex and judgmental accounting matters
- Lead technical accounting research, preparing well-supported technical memoranda, position papers, and recommendations for significant transactions
- Monitor and implement new and emerging accounting standards (ASUs), ensuring consistent application across the organization
- Partner with Finance, Corporate Development, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Internal Controls teams to evaluate accounting impacts and ensure alignment
- Support accurate and transparent financial reporting, including SEC filings such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, earnings releases, and other disclosures
- Act as the primary liaison with external auditors to proactively resolve issues and minimize audit risk
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical accounting professionals, fostering growth and ensuring high-quality outputs
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred
- CPA certification required
- 10+ years of progressive technical accounting experience, including 3–5 years in public accounting (Big 4 or large national firm), preferably supporting SEC-registered clients
- Experience with international accounting and global financial reporting in a public company environment
- Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and public company filing requirements
- Strong problem-solving and judgment skills to address complex or ambiguous accounting matters
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters to senior leadership and auditors
- Proven ability to manage complex priorities, operate independently, and drive accounting issues to resolution
- Strong interpersonal skills to partner effectively with business stakeholders across functions
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with potential performance-based incentives ($185K–$205K USD annually)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan, including 401(k) options
- Paid time off and support for work-life balance
- Professional development and learning resources to support career growth
- Flexible work arrangements and inclusive, collaborative culture
- Additional wellness and employee support programs