Director of External Reporting and Technical Accounting

This role will manage the preparation of SEC filings and other financial reporting and lead in the creation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures as well as interpret and implement new accounting pronouncements.

The ideal candidate must have experience and expertise in general accounting, technical accounting, accounting policy, SEC reporting and internal controls from combination of public accounting and public company environments.

Will serve as the point person for researching and documenting technical accounting issues, developing accounting policies, and financial reporting.

• Ensure thoughtful, timely and accurate technical accounting research and documentation for a variety of complex transactions including business combinations, goodwill & intangibles impairment, hedging, debt refinancing, and operating segments as well as reporting units.
• Prepare technical accounting memos documenting the Company’s positions on specific issues and transactions
• Stay informed and lead the interpretation of new accounting pronouncements to ensure proper/timely implementation.
• Partner with internal constituencies in the review of client engagements to provide guidance on revenue recognition and drive proper accounting conclusions.
• Prepare and timely file all financial reporting documents including drafting footnote disclosures for quarterly and annual reporting obligations consistent with SEC and bank compliance reporting requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, Stockholders Equity and Cash Flows.
• Create new accounting policies as well as evaluate general corporate accounting matters to serve as guidance for uniform application across the global Finance organization.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a strong financial internal controls environment to support corporate governance and external audit requirements.
• Work closely with the external and internal audit teams to provide supporting documents related to technical accounting areas.
• Assist in the preparation and review of information included in the financial statements, footnotes, MD&A and related information and schedules which are included in SEC filings

• BS Degree in Accounting
• 10 years, with a minimum of three years in a global SEC-compliant organization or as an auditor for a global SEC filer at a Big 4 or mid-tier regional accounting firm.
• Demonstrated understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting compliance.
• Experience implementing new accounting pronouncements, including research on application, communication, and updates to required disclosures.
• Extensive experience with technical account research and documentation, particularly in the areas of lease accounting and acquisition accounting