Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting

The Intersect Group

Melville, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Consolidation, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Banking Operations, Banking Services, Budgeting, Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Contract Analysis, Contract Review, Credit Union, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Financial Control, Financial Disclosure, Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Head of Finance, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Multitasking, NetSuite, NetSuite ERP, Online Banking, Oracle, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Public Accounting, Research & Development (R&D), Revenue Analysis, Revenue Recognition, SAP, Sales, Software Development, Software as a Service (SaaS), Strategic Planning, Technical Accounting, Technical Leadership, Technical Research, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Melville, NY

POSTED

30+ days ago

Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting
Location: Melville, NY (Onsite)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Level Flexibility: Manager or Director, depending on experience

Company Overview
Our client is an emerging leader in digital banking technology, offering a SaaS-based platform that helps banks and credit unions modernize account opening, online banking, and branch operations. Recently spun out of a major global technology company and backed by a leading private equity firm, this organization is in the middle of a major transformationbuilding a modern corporate accounting function to support rapid growth.

With a newly formed leadership team and more than 25 positions being built out under the Corporate Controller, this is an exceptional opportunity to join early, shape the future of the accounting organization, and grow as the company expands.

Role Summary
The Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting will serve as the primary technical accounting expert for the organization, responsible for leading complex US GAAP research, drafting accounting policies, and supporting financial reporting. This highly visible role collaborates across Sales, Legal, FP&A, R&D, and the CFO organization to ensure sound accounting treatment for SaaS contracts, software development, M&A activities, and other strategic initiatives.

This position is ideal for a Big 4 or public accounting professional seeking a transition into industry with the opportunity to help build a technical accounting function from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Lead technical accounting research across US GAAP topics including ASC 606, software capitalization, leases, consolidations, impairments, derivatives, restructurings, and M&A
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on ASC 606review contracts, assess revenue recognition, prepare memos, and guide policy enforcement
Review customer, vendor, and other contracts to determine proper accounting treatment and document conclusions
Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to support accurate, consistent financial reporting
Collaborate with Sales, FP&A, Legal, and Product/R&D on contract structures, pricing, and recognition standards
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including resolving technical accounting issues
Prepare and maintain GAAP-compliant financial statements, disclosures, and footnote support
Serve as the point of contact for external auditorscoordinate audit requests and manage technical discussions
Monitor new accounting standards and assess their impact on financial reporting and operations
Provide training on technical accounting topics to both accounting staff and non-accounting stakeholders (Sales, R&D, HR, etc.)
Support FP&A in explaining the impact of new guidance on budgets, forecasts, and results
Assist with systems improvements, including scaling reporting within NetSuite and future ERP transitions

Key Requirements

CPA required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting; Big 4 manager-level experience strongly preferred
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP with deep expertise in:
- ASC 606 (SaaS revenue recognition)
- Software capitalization
- Consolidations
- Lease accounting
- M&A, impairments, derivatives
Experience preparing consolidated financial statements and disclosures
Ability to write clear technical accounting memos and explain complex rules to non?accountants
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
High attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
Experience with ERP systemsNetSuite preferred; Oracle/SAP a plus
Ability to mentor team members and collaborate across departments

Preferred Skills

Experience in a private-equity-backed environment
SaaS/technology industry experience
Experience implementing scalable reporting within NetSuite
MBA or advanced degree (optional)

Why Apply?
This is a rare chance to help shape the accounting function of a newly formed PE-backed technology company. If youre a technically strong accountant looking for impact, visibility, and career growth, we encourage you to apply.

Submit your resume and contact information today to be considered. Interviews are actively being scheduled.

About the Company

The Intersect Group

The Intersect Group is a different and better business partner. We create unparalleled value for our clients by combining industry-leading Consulting capabilities with comprehensive Staffing and recruitment services. Clients trust us to deliver results based on our deep expertise and proven resources within finance, accounting, and information technology. Through our flexible delivery approach, you get the right solution, at the right time to accelerate your success and achieve all of your mission-critical objectives.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2006

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