Senior Accounting Manager/Senior Technical Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accounting Manager/Senior Technical Accountant position is available for a hybrid schedule including two to three days per week in Rockville, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Support the company’s readiness efforts for a potential public company transaction
• Help build external reporting processes, timelines, and documentation needed for future SEC filings, including Forms S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, and related disclosures
• Assist in developing accounting policies, technical memos, and documentation aligned with U.S. GAAP and public company standards
• Support implementation of disclosure controls, SOX readiness, and internal control enhancements
• Partner with auditors, legal counsel, and external advisors on readiness initiatives
• Improve close efficiency through process enhancements, automation, and standardization
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to support a scalable organization
• Serve as a key advisor to the SVP of Accounting on priorities, risks, and strategic initiatives
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR, and Operations teams on cross-functional initiatives
• Present recommendations and financial updates clearly to senior leadership

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or high-growth private company experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial close processes
• Experience supporting accounting readiness, SOX readiness, or public company transition activities preferred
• Experience with acquisitions, integrations, and technical accounting matters
• Proven leadership ability with strong project management skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with executive leadership
• ERP and reporting systems experience in a growing environment