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Katie Weigel with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting to fill a Director of Technical Accounting role for an operation based in Reno, Nevada. This large, Reno based company was recently acquired by a company that is going public, creating a need for a strong technical accounting leader to help them reduce time to close the books, become SOX compliant, and ultimately convert software. The person in this role will be responsible for leading the charge in these initiatives while the existing Controller and Accounting staff keep the daily wheels turning.
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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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