Technical Accounting Senior Manager

Purple Cow Recruiting

. Researches and evaluates the accounting impact of significant new and non-recurring transactions .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $128,200 - $204,920 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, with a strong ability to research and prepare technical accounting position papers. Proven experience in managing significant accounting changes and maintaining audit-ready documentation in a fast-paced financial environment.

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U.S. GAAP ExpertiseSEC Reporting KnowledgeTechnical Accounting ExperienceActive CPABig 4 Public Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingStock-Based CompensationLeasesRevenue RecognitionDebt AccountingBusiness CombinationsAccounting Policy DevelopmentFinancial Statement AlignmentResearching Technical Accounting IssuesPreparing Technical Accounting Memos

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteOracleWorkivaAdvanced Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Active CPA

Industry Keywords

FintechSaaSSOX ControlsAudit-Ready DocumentationFinancial Close Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Researches and evaluates the accounting impact of significant new and non-recurring transactions
Develops and documents accounting positions under U.S. GAAP
Prepares technical accounting memos and position papers
Monitors and assesses new and emerging accounting standards updates and SEC guidance
Maintains accounting policies
Leads implementation of significant accounting changes
Supports preparation and review of workpapers underlying Form 10-Q and Form 10-K
Supports EPS and stock-based compensation reporting
Owns and operates key SOX controls within assigned areas
Coordinates with external auditors on walkthroughs and requests
Maintains thorough, audit-ready documentation
Serves as technical accounting reviewer/approver in chart of accounts creation and maintenance
Verifies account mappings and financial statement alignments
Partners with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, business, Compensation, and Corporate Controller teams
Evaluates accounting and reporting implications of new transactions and strategic initiatives
Operates within a fast-paced financial close environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting, Finance Or A Related Field REQUIRED
Active CPA REQUIRED
8+ Years Of Progressive Accounting Experience REQUIRED
Significant Big 4 Public Accounting Experience REQUIRED
Strong, Current Knowledge Of U.S. GAAP REQUIRED
Strong, Current Knowledge Of SEC Reporting Requirements REQUIRED
Ability To Research Technical Accounting Issues REQUIRED
Ability To Prepare Clear, Well-Supported Technical Accounting Position Papers And Memos REQUIRED
Technical Accounting Experience With Stock-Based Compensation REQUIRED
Technical Accounting Experience With Leases REQUIRED
Technical Accounting Experience With Revenue REQUIRED
Technical Accounting Experience With Debt REQUIRED
Technical Accounting Experience With Business Combinations REQUIRED
Candidate Must Be Located In Pacific Or Mountain Time REQUIRED
Technical Accounting / National Office Experience PREFERRED
Fintech Industry Experience PREFERRED
SaaS Industry Experience PREFERRED
NetSuite And / Or Oracle Experience PREFERRED
Workiva Experience PREFERRED
Advanced Excel Skills PREFERRED

Benefits

Comp & perks

Standard Target Bonus: 10% Of Base Salary Annually