Technical Accounting Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join our team. This role serves as a subject matter expert on complex accounting and financial reporting matters, providing technical research and guidance across our global organization.

Responsibilities

• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) to complex and non-routine transactions.
• Prepare clear technical accounting memos and position papers that document conclusions, rationale, and supporting guidance for leadership, auditors, and regulators.
• Provide accounting guidance on revenue recognition, leasing, stock-based compensation, financial instruments, and other significant or unusual transactions.
• Collaborate with Corporate Development, Treasury, Legal, and business leaders to assess accounting implications of proposed deals and contract structures.
• Support the preparation and review of external financial reporting, including disclosures related to significant accounting policies, new standards, and complex transactions.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards, evaluate their impact, and support implementation of new guidance across relevant businesses and functions.
• Lead and enable the continuous development, maintenance, communication and governance/adherence to accounting policies and practices for the global organization.
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to design and enhance processes, controls, and documentation related to technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Aid in responding to auditor requests and regulatory inquiries related to accounting positions and financial statement disclosures.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in technical accounting or financial reporting in public accounting or a corporate controllership function, applying US GAAP in complex transaction environments.
• Experience researching accounting guidance and writing technical position papers using relevant accounting literature and frameworks.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (such as Treasury, Legal, Tax, and Corporate Development) to evaluate the accounting impacts of proposed transactions or contractual terms.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, macros) and other Microsoft Office tools for financial analysis, documentation, and presentation of accounting conclusions.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting for business combinations, consolidations, and complex legal entity structures.
• Experience with external financial reporting for a publicly traded company, including SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial consolidation/reporting tools.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent accounting credential, or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience.

Benefits

• Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
• Paid holidays and generous time away policies.
• No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
• Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.
• Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.
• Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
• Retailer and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.

Sponsorship

To be considered for this role, you must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization.

Location

This role is on-site Monday through Friday in Milwaukee, WI. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.