Director, Technical Accounting-13423
Location :
Brentwood, TN
Job Type :
Temp/Contract to Direct
Reference Code :
Hybrid
Hours :
Full Time
Required Years of Experience :
8-10
Required Education :
Bachelor's Degree
Travel :
No
Relocation :
No
Job Industry :
Accounting - Finance
Job Category :
Accounting/Finance
Job Description :
Our client needs a temporary Technical Accounting Director. The consultant would be responsible for 1) SEC 10Q & 10K reporting & review and 2) technical accounting review of transactions and contracts for at least the next quarter (July-September). Accounting topics will include: equity method investment accounting, derivatives, revenue recognition, leases, impairment and going concern.
Other responsibilities include:
- Conduct research and provide recommendations on the application of accounting standards and associated financial reporting impact.
- Document the Company’s position with formal position papers, including development or modification of policies as needed.
- Review and explain the basis for recommendations with management and external auditors, as necessary.
- Develop new policies, or make changes to existing policies, ensuring policies are up to date with the latest accounting standards and business developments.
- Partner with Commercial, Legal, Finance and other teams to provide expertise in support of new transactions. Provide input and explanation throughout the process to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Provide guidance to business unit finance and operating management on policy questions.
- Assess the impact of, and manage the adoption of, new accounting standards.
- Assist in developing responses to SEC Comment Letters and responses to Standard Setters on proposed accounting standards.
- Respond to technical accounting inquiries from external and internal parties and explain technical accounting matters and concepts to all levels within the organization.
- Review and provide input to SEC filings. Including drafting original footnote disclosures, MD&A, and other public and private communications.
- Identify opportunities to drive operational excellence and efficiency in accounting and reporting processes.
Work Arrangement: a local, Hybrid – 3 days/week in office candidate, strongly preferred, but client will consider a 100% remote prospect
Duration/Timing: Commitment through at least September. A temp-to-perm candidate would be ideal. Would like someone available to start by July 1st.
Required Qualifications :
- 8-10 years of Big 4 public accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including experience analyzing complex transactions and circumstances
- CPA
