Technical Accountant

About the role

The Technical Accountant supports the company's global accounting function through the application of US GAAP/IFRS, technical research, and documentation of key accounting positions. This role focuses on complex accounting areas including revenue recognition, transfer pricing, functional currency, debt, and equity transactions. The Technical Accountant partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, and external advisors to ensure accurate accounting treatment, strong documentation, and audit readiness across Prosci's global operations.

Responsibilities

• Technical Accounting & Policy
  • Research and document accounting conclusions for complex and non-routine transactions under US GAAP/IFRS and other Local Gaps as required
  • Prepare technical accounting memos to support key judgements (e.g. functional currency assessments, equity transactions, debt accounting)
  • Monitor and assess impact of new accounting standards on the business
• Global Accounting & Compliance
  • Support consistency of accounting policies across global entities and ensure alignment with group standards
  • Aid in preparation and review of consolidated financial reporting, including technical disclosures
  • Partner with Tax and external advisors on transfer pricing and intercompany accounting matters. Lead the review, remediation, and ongoing optimization of intercompany accounting processes across global entities, including reconciliations, settlements, eliminations, documentation, and policy standardization
• Revenue Recognition & Contracts
  • Support accounting for complex revenue streams (training, licensing, SaaS/IP) in line with relevant standards
  • Review non-standard contracts and advise on accounting implications
• Audit & Documentation
  • Support external audit process through preparation of technical documentation, schedules, and responses to auditor queries
  • Maintain robust documentation supporting accounting positions and internal controls
• Key Technical Projects (initial focus areas)
  • Functional currency analysis and documentation across global entities
  • Capitalisation policy review and transition to quarterly assessment (software and other assets)
  • Simplification and ongoing review of stand-alone selling price (SSP) methodology
  • Technical accounting analysis of equity transactions (e.g. share repurchases)
  • Debt accounting, including application of the effective interest method
  • Support resolution of complex accounting issues across regions (e.g. LATAM adjustments)
  • Intercompany accounting transformation, including reconciliation processes, elimination accuracy, settlement mechanisms, transfer pricing alignment, and implementation of scalable controls across all entities
• Process & Systems Support
  • Contribute to improvements in accounting processes and documentation
  • Support ERP and close process enhancements (e.g. NetSuite, FloQast implementation)

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP (IFRS exposure beneficial)
• Experience with technical accounting research and memo preparation
• Understanding of global accounting topics (revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, FX, debt/equity transactions, and consolidations)
• Experience working with auditors and external advisors
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite) and close automation tools
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• ACA / ACCA / CPA (or equivalent) preferred
• 4-7+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to technical accounting
• Experience in a multi-entity, international business environment preferred

Additional Information

• Travel Requirements: This role requires travel 2 times per year for team meetings and/or company events
• Work Location: This is a remote role within the United States
• Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000 USD is the projected range of annual base salary for this role depending on the candidate's overall qualifications and experience
• Benefits: Comprehensive wellness benefits, including generous flexible paid time off, holidays and volunteer time, medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability programs, life insurance, pet insurance, 401k with company matching, and access to LinkedIn Learning