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Director of Technical Accounting

United States, Reno Employment contract · Job Posted May 31, 2026
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The Director of Technical Accounting is responsible for supporting the accounting organization in areas including technical accounting research, complex accounting transactions, external financial reporting, financial statement disclosures, month-end close activities, and internal control compliance within a public company environment. This role evaluates complex business transactions, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements, and supports the development and maintenance of a strong internal control framework. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical accounting expertise gained through public accounting and/or public company experience, with a demonstrated ability to analyze complex accounting matters and collaborate effectively across finance and operational teams. This role is on site in Reno, Nevada five days a week. The company offers a competitive benefits and compensation plan and bonus for this role.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepare financial statement footnotes and disclosures for consolidated external reporting
  • Support complex month-end and quarter-end close activities
  • Support SOX internal control compliance and internal control documentation
  • Support accounting integration to align with acquiring company accounting policies and procedures
  • Research, analyze, and document technical accounting matters under US GAAP
  • Prepare accounting position papers and technical memoranda supporting accounting conclusions
  • Evaluate accounting implications of significant or non-routine transactions, including revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, business combinations, debt arrangements, and impairment analyses
  • Provide accounting guidance to business leaders regarding new initiatives, contracts, and strategic transactions
  • Serve as a primary contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
  • Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on financial reporting
  • Support finance transformation initiatives, system implementations, acquisitions, and other strategic projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • CPA required
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, including public accounting and/or technical accounting and financial reporting experience within a public company environment
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial statement disclosures
  • Experience researching and documenting complex accounting issues
  • Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, integration activities, or other complex transactions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and enterprise financial systems
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in technical accounting or corporate accounting functions
  • Active CPA designation required
  • Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, and financial statement audit support
  • Demonstrated experience with SOX compliance and internal control design in a public-company or public-company-ready environment
  • Knowledge of accounting requirements and reporting expectations associated with publicly traded organizations
  • Proven ability to interpret complex accounting guidance and translate it into practical business processes and reporting outcomes
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead initiatives across finance and operational teams

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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