Manager of Technical Accounting

Job Overview

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.

What You'll Do

• 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
• Auditing 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.
• 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