Manager, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

About the Role

The Manager, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting will manage the process and staff responsible for external financial reporting, including the quarterly and annual reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K. This role assists in the technical review and documentation of key accounting transactions, prepares quarterly and annual technical accounting white papers, and develops and delivers accounting policy training material. The position collaborates with corporate, segment, and regional finance teams to carry out their responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of the annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, including financial statement footnotes and MD&A sections.
• Prepare accounting white papers for accounting areas subject to estimates, judgments, and complexity (e.g., revenue, compensation, and goodwill impairment).
• Review and provide input on materials produced by Investor Relations for internal and external use.
• Manage the preparation of reports required for 401K compliance, broker-dealer reporting, and certain statutory entities.
• Assist corporate, segment, and regional finance teams, on a consultation basis, with the appropriate accounting for revenue recognition, compensation, leases, and cloud computing contracts, among others.
• Assist with research for new and significant transactions, prepare journal entries, and coordinate with the corporate department to ensure the entries are properly recorded in the accounting system.
• Monitor the ongoing accounting of significant transactions after initial measurement to ensure a successful transition.
• Assist with development and delivery of training materials on key topics to regional and segment finance personnel.
• Assist with M&A implementation and integration activities, including purchase accounting, fair value assessments, and related processes.
• Consult with independent auditors on accounting matters and disclosure requirements as required.
• Monitor the activities of all accounting and industry standard-setting bodies, i.e., FASB, SEC, AICPA, etc.

Requirements

• 6+ years total finance and accounting experience, including expert knowledge of US GAAP principles and financial statement preparation.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited university in the United States.
• Active CPA license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Time spent with “Big 4” public accounting and/or audit.
• Self-starter, demonstrates ability to follow project plans and to coordinate with teams across the organization.
• Self-confidence and good communication skills, including business writing and experience developing senior management presentations.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• Strong problem solver, capable of identifying root cause and mitigation plans with practical solution approaches.
• Team-oriented and an ability to direct and influence resources without direct reporting relationships.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong overall organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development. We offer a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses, and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide, and support you through regular coaching sessions. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones.

Pay

Minimum Pay: $114,000
Maximum Pay: $194,500

The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.