Senior Manager of Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, driven, and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our growing Accounting team as the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting, reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting. This dual-role position is responsible for technical accounting research and policy development, while also overseeing the build-out of the Company’s SEC Reporting function. This includes oversight and preparation of the Company’s SEC filings, such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role will work cross-functionally with Legal, FP&A, Product, and external auditors to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
Technical Accounting Responsibilities
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert on complex U.S. GAAP topics, including but not limited to:
- Revenue recognition
- Stock-based compensation
- Fair value measurement (ASC 820)
- CECL (ASC 326)
- Loan accounting (ASC 310)
- Consolidation (ASC 810)
- Debt/equity instruments (ASC 470/480)
- Business combinations (ASC 805)
- Lead technical accounting research, including drafting accounting memos and whitepapers for significant or non-recurring transactions, new products or lines of business, and to account for updates to accounting standards/guidance.
- Evaluate the impact of new accounting pronouncements and implement accounting policy updates accordingly.
- Review contracts and proposed transactions for accounting implications in real-time, partnering with Legal and business stakeholders.
- Support audit and internal controls, including maintaining documentation for SOX compliance.
- Provide training to the accounting team and broader organization on technical accounting topics and policy changes.
- Promote continuous learning and best practices in technical accounting.
SEC Reporting Responsibilities
- Lead or assist in the preparation and review of all quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements), including the consolidated financial statements, MD&A, footnote disclosures, and GAAP checklists.
- Assist in coordinating the review and approval of quarterly and annual SEC filings by relevant parties, including relevant committees, external auditors, and internal and external legal counsel.
- Support external and internal reporting processes, including earnings releases, Board/Audit Committee presentations, and management reports.
- Build the SEC Reporting calendar to ensure all teams across the Company and external partners are aligned with respect to committed deliverables and adherence to deadlines.
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information reported in SEC filings.
- Coordinate cross-functionally to gather necessary inputs for disclosures (e.g., from Legal, FP&A).
- Oversee or assist with XBRL tagging of financial statements.
- Monitor changes in SEC regulations and ensure compliance with evolving disclosure requirements.
- Lead benchmarking and peer disclosure analysis to support best-in-class reporting.
- Partner with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA license required.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting (preferably national office, SEC services, or technical accounting groups) and/or public company experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
- Experience writing technical accounting memos and implementing new accounting standards.
- Demonstrated ownership of SEC reporting processes with strong project management skills.
- Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls.
- High attention to detail and analytical rigor with the ability to simplify complex accounting concepts.
- Strong communication skills—written and verbal—with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.