Senior Technical Accounting Manager

DigitalOcean

. Research complex transactions and provide strategic technical accounting advice .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive technical accounting expertise, including U.S. GAAP compliance, M&A transaction leadership, and the development of SOX-compliant processes. Proficient in financial modeling and analysis, with a strong focus on operationalizing complex transactions and maintaining accounting policies.

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Active CPA License8+ Years Technical Accounting ExperiencePublic Company ExperienceM&A Transaction LeadershipFinancial Modeling Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingU.S. GAAPValuation MethodologiesLease AccountingRevenue AccountingFinancial Processes DevelopmentImpairment AnalysisEquity Offerings AccountingConvertible Debt AccountingSupplier Financing Accounting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProject ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ExcelOracle FusionWorkivaGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingActive CPA License

Industry Keywords

SEC ReportingSOX 404Big 4 Audit ExperienceFinancing ArrangementsBusiness CombinationsCloud AccountingData Center 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 supporting management conclusions and external auditor concurrence
Evaluate and operationalize accounting for complex transactions, including equity offerings, convertible debt, supplier financing and infrastructure agreements
Review material lease and unusual 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 on technical accounting disclosures for SEC filings and financing documents
Review cash flow statements, earnings per share calculations, 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
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 equivalent in-house technical accounting experience 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
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
Competitive benefits, varying based on local regulations and preferences
Bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance
Equity compensation, including equity grants upon hire
Option to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Program