Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; Master’s in Accounting or MBA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful technical accounting and reporting responsibility; public accounting experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent required
• Prior experience leading projects, workstreams, or people in a corporate accounting, technical accounting, or financial reporting environment preferred

Required Skills, Talents & Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal control frameworks
• Strong technical accounting research skills and the ability to apply sound judgment to complex and evolving business issues
• Experience partnering effectively with external auditors and defending the company’s accounting positions within GAAP
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, manage competing priorities, and drive results across cross-functional teams
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical accounting matters clearly to senior leadership

Preferred Skills, Talents, & Experience

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while coaching others and building team capability

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and oversight of technical accounting memorandums documenting the company’s application of U.S. GAAP
• Perform and guide technical accounting research on complex transactions, including customer contracts, unique vendor arrangements, marketing agreements, debt offerings, and new product offerings
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to interpret contract terms and business arrangements and ensure the appropriate application of GAAP
• Provide oversight and strategic support to the revenue team on new and evolving multi-element arrangements
• Monitor new FASB accounting pronouncements and SEC regulations, assess business impact, and lead implementation planning, stakeholder alignment, and training as needed
• Identify and evaluate emerging accounting and reporting risks associated with significant projects, transactions, and process changes; advise business leaders to ensure accounting implications are addressed proactively
• Own the development, maintenance, and communication of accounting policies and partner across the organization to support consistent adoption and execution
• Own the oversight and coordination of international and SEC 10-Q/K filings, including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A, while ensuring quality and timeliness
• Own the oversight and coordination of consolidation and ERP management processes
• Own the oversight and coordination of internal controls, including identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting a strong compliance environment

Benefits

• Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs.
• We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off.
• Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Pay

Base Pay: $108,000 - $135,000 USD per year

Annual Target: Annual Short-Term Incentive Bonus Plan at 10% (% of Annualized Base Pay)

Eligible For Incentive Stock Program: Yes