Manager of Technical Accounting

Compensation: To $150K

Job Overview - Manager, Technical Accounting - 34362

Are you a CPA or public accounting professional looking to move into a highly visible technical accounting role? We're partnering with an innovative, publicly traded technology company that is transforming the space industry and is seeking a Manager of Technical Accounting to join its growing finance organization.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on complex accounting matters, partner with executive leadership, and gain exposure to SEC reporting, revenue recognition, and emerging accounting issues in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The position is fully remote within the U.S. and offers exceptional career growth for someone who enjoys solving challenging accounting issues.

What You'll Do

As the Manager of Technical Accounting, you'll serve as a key resource for complex accounting matters across the organization while partnering closely with SEC Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Commercial, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze complex U.S. GAAP accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memorandums and position papers.

• Lead technical accounting assessments for new business initiatives, non-routine transactions, and evolving accounting guidance.

• Evaluate and implement new accounting standards and update company accounting policies.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, including:

• Reviewing customer contracts

• Identifying performance obligations

• Assessing variable consideration

• Allocating transaction prices

• Determining appropriate timing of revenue recognition

• Prepare technical revenue recognition documentation and partner with commercial and legal teams during contract negotiations.

• Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, earnings release support, footnote disclosures, and Workiva reporting.

• Assist with financial statement tie-outs, disclosure support, and audit-ready documentation.

• Support SOX compliance by executing and documenting internal controls related to technical accounting and financial reporting.

• Partner with external auditors throughout quarterly reviews and annual audits.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, FP&A, Tax, Treasury

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Industry experience within a public company environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting
• Hands-on experience with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
• Experience preparing technical accounting memos and supporting complex accounting conclusions
• Familiarity with SEC reporting, financial statement disclosures, and SOX controls
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems and Workiva (or similar SEC reporting software) is a plus
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA preferred

Additional Job Details

Workplace Policy: #LI-Remote

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Linked In Poster: #LI-TC1

About our Process

• We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don't require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
• Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.