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The Global Technical Accounting team (GTA) supports the Corporate Controller through several functional areas including Technical Accounting Analysis, New Standards, and Mergers & Acquisitions. You will have an excellent opportunity to build on technical accounting knowledge and problem-solving skills, gain exposure to complex global business and accounting issues, and will work with senior leadership within the organization and across the international regions. The role provides many opportunities to enhance and develop a strong foundational knowledge of accounting across a broad spectrum of topics and issues, resulting in a well-rounded technical accounting experience that is highly valued in other areas of Corporate Controllership and Finance.
Job Responsibility:
Technical Accounting Analysis and Complex Contract Reviews: Responsible for the completion of technical accounting analysis and accounting concurrence memos
New Standards: Monitor and report FASB activities
Participate in FASB outreach, industry groups, and Big 4 roundtable activities
Research, interpret, and document all new accounting standards
Partner with regions in the implementation of new accounting standards
Team with Accounting Policy to ensure changes in GAAP are appropriately reflected
Mergers & Acquisitions: Participate in M&A and other business development activities
Provide or manage accounting due diligence
Provide or manage transaction technical accounting & application analysis
Manage or assist in operational accounting integration
Function as a valuable communication link for M&A activities
Develop or coordinate transaction impact assessments
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree with major in accounting, business administration correlated field
CPA or CA required with at least 7-8 years of public accounting experience or equivalent industry experience in accounting, national practice experience a plus
Foundational knowledge of US GAAP
Experience researching, concluding and documenting accounting issues
Demonstrated ability dealing with complex transactions
Ability to consistently meet deadlines
Ownership of assigned areas of responsibilities
Problem solving and analytical abilities
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to network and collaborate cross-functionally
Ability to embrace and manage change
Demonstrated leadership skills working with a global team and senior leadership regarding complex accounting, process, and control issues