Technical Accounting Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert on complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, researching technical accounting issues, drafting position papers, and partnering cross-functionally to support new transactions, business initiatives, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Research and document the company's accounting positions on complex or non-routine transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, equity transactions, debt/equity financing arrangements, consolidation)
• Draft clear, well-supported technical accounting memos and position papers for management and external auditors
• Monitor emerging accounting standards (FASB updates, ASUs) and assess their impact on the company; lead implementation efforts for new standards
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Accounting, and business teams to evaluate the accounting implications of new deals, contracts, and business initiatives
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters
• Assist with the month-end and quarter-end close process for areas involving technical accounting judgment
• Prepare annual impairment analyses on goodwill, intangible assets, ROU assets, and internal-use capitalized software
• Aid in the preparation of financial statement disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Partner with the senior manager of equity administration to prepare stock compensation and equity related schedules and disclosures
• Coordinate with external valuation specialists on valuations as needed
• Design, document, and maintain accounting policies
• Assist with the development of internal control framework
• Assist the Chief Accounting Officer with annual insurance policies renewals
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and documentation
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to other members of the accounting team on technical matters

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or technical accounting experience in industry
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity (ASC 480, ASC 815), and debt (ASC 470, ASC 815, ASC 825)
• Excellent research, analytical, and written communication skills; ability to translate complex accounting guidance into clear, practical recommendations
• Experience preparing technical memos and supporting audit requests
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a pre-IPO company environment
• Experience in health insurance environment
• Exposure to internal controls / SOX readiness
• Proficiency with Claude
• Experience with Netsuite accounting software

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of financial reporting and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• Alternative medicine coverage
• Flexible PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) program
• Transportation perks
• Education reimbursement
• 2 days of paid paw-ternity leave

Pay

$96K - $140K

Schedule

Full-time