Technical Accounting Manager

About the role

The Assistant Corporate Controller is responsible for external financial reporting, technical accounting and GAAP compliance, corporate consolidations, accounting and reporting for corporate functions, compliance with SOX and internal controls over financial reporting. The Assistant Corporate Controller leads the finance due diligence associated with potential acquisitions and divestitures, reviews revenue contracts for compliance with ASC 606, and provides annual revenue trainings across the organization. They also manage relationships with the external auditor, interfaces with SEC on matters of interest, and prepares comment letters on proposed U.S. and International accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Decision maker for accounting issues impacting the business worldwide
• Close involvement in the accounting aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring and capital market transactions
• Lead the finance due diligence associated with potential acquisitions and divestitures
• Review revenue contracts for compliance with ASC 606 including performance obligations and revenue allocation and provide annual revenue trainings across the organization
• Significant interface with senior management, external auditors, legal counsel, treasury, tax, HR and strategy
• Anticipates the impact to Motorola Solutions of proposed business models, strategic initiatives and compliance/regulatory changes, including the impact to financial forecasts, financial IT systems, and financial processes and controls
• Manages relationship with the external auditor, interfaces with SEC on matters of interest, transaction structuring with external counsel and investment bankers
• Leads the Company’s efforts to adopt new accounting standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (or equivalent) preferred
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance, including experience in technical accounting, financial reporting and accounting research
• Strong background in accounting research and issue resolution
• Technical accounting skills, including sound understanding of revenue recognition and lease accounting literature
• Significant public accounting experience, Big Four experience preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ year(s) of experience in Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting and Accounting Research

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with financial modeling and analysis
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS

Benefits

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave

Pay

Target Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $155,000 USD

Schedule

This role is on a hybrid schedule based out of our Chicago office, applicants should expect to be in office one time per week.

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Relocation Provided
• Reasonable Accommodations Available