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Technical Accounting Lead

Sonoco · Hartsville, SC · Today
$161k–$181k/yrFull-time

About the Role

While reporting to the Sr. Director - Corporate Controllership, the Technical Accounting Lead will include assessing accounting judgments, developing accounting policy and managing cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and assess technical accounting issues in complex business transactions and prepare technical memorandums.
  • Work closely with various business leaders to provide guidance on accounting transactions.
  • Own the process of writing, revising, and/or reviewing the Company's written accounting policies and providing guidance throughout the organization on the application of such policies.
  • Understand current changes to accounting standards, SEC guidance and PCAOB regulations.
  • Perform impact analysis of new accounting pronouncements (as needed) and lead implementation efforts across the Company.
  • Research and resolve technical accounting issues on a timely basis with the Company's external auditors.
  • Support the Company's external reporting function, ensuring that the financial statements and disclosures are in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the US.
  • Assist with internal and external audits to ensure complete, timely, and accurate responses to information requests.
  • Assist deal teams with pre and post deal-closure activities namely, evaluating accounting implications on various acquisition and disposition transactions pre-close; post deal-close, work with the Corporate Development team and external consultant on performing purchase price accounting exercise.
  • Lead annual impairment analysis for all critical asset categories on the balance sheet i.e., goodwill, long-lived assets (PP&E, leases, intangibles), joint ventures, and other cost method investments.
  • Organize enterprise-wide quarterly trainings on various topics as it relates to US GAAP, internal controls, and SEC matters.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.
  • 9-12 years+ of experience, including at least 4-6 years in public accounting; Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of key technical accounting areas in US GAAP.
  • Effective communication, planning and leadership skills.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Must be able to adjust and work effectively in a dynamic, changing, and collaborative environment.
  • Must be willing to travel as needed.
  • Accomplished multitasking skills.

Pay

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting: The annual base salary range for this role is from $160,720 to $180,810, plus an annual target bonus 14.5% of base salary.

Associate Director, Technical Accounting: The annual base salary range for this role is from $176,800 to $198,900, plus an annual target bonus 16.5% of base salary.

Director, Technical Accounting: The annual base salary range for this role is from $191,600 to $215,550, plus an annual target bonus of 18.75% of base salary.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
  • Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
  • Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

This is a hybrid position and can be located in Hartsville, SC or Charlotte, NC.

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