Senior Technical Accounting Manager

DigitalOcean

. Research complex, non-routine transactions and provide strategic accounting advice .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 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, particularly in U.S. GAAP, with a strong focus on M&A transactions, financing arrangements, and SEC reporting. Proven ability to develop accounting policies, implement internal controls, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Active CPA License8+ Years Technical Accounting ExperiencePublic Company ExperienceExpertise in Financing ArrangementsStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

U.S. GAAPFinancial ModelingValuation MethodologiesLease AccountingRevenue AccountingM&A AccountingImpairment AnalysesStock-Based CompensationConsolidationsDerivatives

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work IndependentlyProject ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ExcelOracle FusionWorkivaGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingActive CPA License

Industry Keywords

SEC ReportingSOX 404Big 4 Audit ExperienceCloud AccountingData Center Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research complex, non-routine transactions and provide strategic 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 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
Partner with Accounting, Tax and FP&A to create SOX-compliant processes
Serve as primary technical accounting contact for external auditors
Partner with Financial Reporting on SEC filing disclosures and financing offering documents
Review cash flow statements and earnings per share calculations
Review journal entries and supporting calculations for complex transactions
Prepare executive-level technical accounting materials
Design, document and execute management review controls and increase automation
Mentor junior accounting staff and support ad hoc technical accounting projects

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 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 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 with minimal supervision
Experience with cloud, data center or AI infrastructure accounting preferred
4+ years at a Big 4 audit firm strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
LinkedIn Learning access to 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
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Competitive benefits package, varying based on local regulations and preferences