Technical Accounting Senior Manager; Hybrid-Reston, VA
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant
Our Finance & Accounting Team seeks a Technical Accounting Senior Manager, to lead review of complex transactions and provide accounting guidance to various stakeholders. Success in this role requires a solid understanding of current U.S. GAAP, an ability to research and document complex technical accounting topics, strong communication and analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, and ability to work independently.
This is a hybrid position based in our global headquarters in Reston, VA, and will report to the Senior Director, Accounting Policy.
What You Will Do:Analyze unique transactions and prepare technical accounting memos to document accounting positions to ensure proper accounting and disclosure conclusions.
Review accounting policies and procedures for ongoing pertinence.
Collaborate with other teams (FP&A, Tax, Legal, Operations, Business Developments, Treasury, etc.) to provide technical accounting guidance on various topics including: revenue recognition, software development, business combinations, leases, stock‑based compensation, and derivatives.
Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting standards and lead implementations as applicable.
Take the lead on specific topics including: purchase accounting, software development, lease accounting, impairment assessments of goodwill and long‑lived assets, accounting of joint ventures, and segment reporting.
Interact with external auditors.
Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly Forms 10‑Q and 8‑K earnings release, and annual Form 10‑K and Proxy statement.
Assist in maintaining and improving SOX compliance related to technical accounting processes.
Provide support on various special projects as assigned by management.
7+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or other technical accounting roles, including experience with the following areas of U.S. GAAP: ASC 606, 805, 842, and 718.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related discipline.
CPA Certification
Experience with Hyperion (HFM), Costpoint, and Cognos.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to share findings and recommendations with various stakeholders.
Ability and willingness to meet critical business deadlines.
Ability to work independently and be responsible to follow up on action items.
Analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of internal staff and others in various departments within the company.
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