Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Assist in the public filing of Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.

• Manage accounting tasks related to stock compensation, pensions, derivatives, purchase accounting, goodwill and intangible impairment assessments, cash flow, footnotes, and ad hoc requests.

• Lead projects as necessary and oversee the contributions of other team members.

• Coordinate projects among different groups to enhance accuracy and streamline processes.

• Administer and interpret accounting policies, analyses, schedules, exhibits, and summaries in compliance with US GAAP.

• Create clear and concise accounting documentation, including memos and journal entries.

• Cultivate subject-matter expertise in areas such as pensions, derivatives, stock compensation, purchase and divestiture accounting, impairment assessments, cash flow, and foreign currency.

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, which include compiling and analyzing financial information, performing calculations, making journal entries, conducting reconciliations, resolving issues, and ensuring public-filing accuracy.

• Conduct process reviews and suggest enhancements to accounting operations, including training plans, implementation strategies, and overall processes.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically, eight (8) years of accounting experience or six (6) years of public accounting experience, accompanied by a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Capable of performing data extraction and manipulation, analyzing financial data, and producing reports.

• Proficient in analyzing and explaining variances between forecast and actual results, as well as quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year discrepancies.

• Strong numerical skills with the ability to complete tasks meticulously and accurately.

• Excellent analytical and organizational capabilities to manage and prioritize multiple work assignments.

• Outstanding communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction with all organizational levels and acting as a key liaison with external auditors.

• Proficient in finance and accounting relational databases, including Costpoint, Cognos, HFM, and Blackline.

• Proficient in Microsoft applications.

• Possess a data-driven mindset with a commitment to continuous learning, including the ability to swiftly learn new technologies and utilize AI responsibly.

• Ability to assess and apply emerging AI-enabled technologies, evaluate use cases, validate outputs, understand limitations and risks, and integrate AI into daily operations.

• Proven fluency in AI and experience employing AI tools to enhance workflows, productivity, decision-making, customer experiences, business outcomes, or operational efficiency.

• CPA designation preferred.

• Experience in auditing a public client or working for a public company within corporate accounting is highly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.

• Educational reimbursement.

• Parental leave.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Tax-saving options.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Pet insurance.