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Manager - Global Technical Accounting

United States, Detroit · Job Posted March 21, 2026
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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

Nice to have

national practice experience a plus

What we offer

  • Relocation benefits may be eligible
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