Senior Technical Accounting Manager

DigitalOcean

. Research complex transactions and provide strategic technical accounting advice .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $140,800 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical accounting, including U.S. GAAP compliance, M&A transactions, and financial reporting. Proficient in developing accounting policies, managing complex financial processes, and mentoring junior staff.

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Technical Accounting ExpertiseU.S. GAAP ComplianceM&A Transaction LeadershipPublic Company ExperienceCPA License

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingValuation MethodologiesLease AccountingRevenue AccountingImpairment AnalysisAccounting Policy DevelopmentComplex Journal Entry ReviewSOX ComplianceAnalytical SkillsFinancial Process Building

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAttention to DetailProject ManagementMentoring SkillsIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

ExcelOracle FusionWorkivaGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

FASBSEC ReportingStock-Based CompensationBusiness CombinationsFinancing ArrangementsDerivativesJoint VenturesIntangible AssetsCloud AccountingAI Infrastructure Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research complex transactions and provide strategic technical accounting advice
Draft accounting memos and analyses covering business combinations, financing transactions, consolidations, joint ventures, investments, segment reporting, goodwill, intangible assets, derivatives, hedging, leases, stock-based compensation and internal-use software
Evaluate and operationalize accounting for equity offerings, convertible debt, supplier financing, and data center, GPU, power and colocation agreements
Review material lease transactions and non-routine revenue arrangements
Lead accounting and valuation for M&A transactions and strategic investments
Perform goodwill, long-lived asset and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment analyses
Develop and maintain accounting policies
Monitor FASB and SEC rulemaking and lead implementation of new standards and regulations
Create SOX-compliant processes with Accounting, Tax and FP&A
Serve as primary technical accounting contact for external auditors
Partner with Financial Reporting on SEC filing disclosures, offering documents and financing diligence
Review cash flow statements and earnings per share calculations
Review complex journal entries and supporting calculations
Prepare executive-level technical accounting materials
Design, document and execute management review controls and increase automation
Mentor junior accounting staff and support special projects
Report to the Senior Director, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and an active CPA license
8+ years of progressive technical accounting experience under U.S. GAAP
Significant exposure to financing arrangements, consolidations, derivatives, stock-based compensation and business combinations
Working knowledge of lease and revenue accounting sufficient to review material transactions
Public company experience, including SEC reporting and SOX 404 internal controls
Prior Big 4 audit or transaction advisory experience, or an equivalent in-house technical accounting role at a high-growth technology company
Experience leading accounting for financing and M&A transactions of meaningful size and complexity
Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate valuation methodologies and complex security structures
Ability to build financial processes and internal controls from scratch
Excellent communication and writing skills
Exceptional attention to detail and developed self-review processes
Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, Oracle Fusion, Workiva and Google Suite
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion
Experience with cloud, data center or AI infrastructure accounting preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
Employee Assistance Program
Local Employee Meetups
Flexible time off policy
Bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance
Equity compensation, including equity grants upon hire
Option to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Program