Principal Technical Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and document insightful research of non-routine accounting transactions to conclude on the appropriate application of US GAAP beyond auditor reproach.
• Provide technical support for high-impact areas including contracts with customers (ASC 606), debt, M&A, divestitures (including transition services), derivatives, capitalized software, leases, and contingencies.
• Leverage the Company’s suite of AI-driven tools and automation platforms to streamline research workflows, enhance reporting throughput, and optimize the team’s overall productivity.
• Provide technical guidance to international locations, interpreting US GAAP within the context of IFRS and other local GAAP differences.
• Support the external auditor’s testing procedures for complex transactions and related internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Actively monitor FASB, SEC, and PCAOB activities to identify potential impacts and lead the implementation of new accounting standards across the global organization.
• Aid in drafting critical footnotes and disclosures for quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) filings, specifically regarding debt, fair value, and intangibles.
• Act as a strategic consultant to Treasury, Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Legal, Tax, and Senior Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting (Required)
• CPA License (Required)
• At least 6 years of applicable technical accounting experience (Several years within a “Big 4” or comparable professional services firm is strongly preferred)
• Proven track record of researching and documenting non-routine concepts into concise, defensible technical memorandums.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a specific ability to translate complex accounting concepts for non-CPA business partners.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• A "deep dive" mentality—willing to get into the granular details to solve problems while maintaining a view of the big-picture strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Technical Depth: At least 6 years of applicable technical accounting experience. Several years within a “Big 4” or comparable professional services firm is strongly preferred.
• Complex Problem Solving: Proven track record of researching and documenting non-routine concepts into concise, defensible technical memorandums.
• Communication Mastery: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a specific ability to translate complex accounting concepts for non-CPA business partners.
• Operational Agility: Ability to successfully manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Analytical Mindset: A "deep dive" mentality—willing to get into the granular details to solve problems while maintaining a view of the big-picture strategic goals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks PTO your first year!)
• 4 days (one per quarter) of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Year-End break from Dec 26th – Dec 31st
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Wellness Programs
• Paid parental leave
• Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgment programs