Armada

Director, Technical Accounting

Armada

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $161,920 - $202,400 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as one of the Company's principal technical accounting authorities, providing expert guidance on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, equity transactions, leases, business combinations, and emerging issues
  • Partner with business teams to assess accounting implications of new products, business models, partnerships, and strategic transactions before they are executed
  • Embed with functional teams across the organization to provide real-time accounting consultation and build strong working relationships with business partners
  • Foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration
  • Establish and maintain comprehensive accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memos that ensure compliance with US GAAP
  • Lead the evaluation and implementation of new or revised accounting standards, including impact assessments, policy development, and cross-functional education
  • Oversee the preparation of technical accounting documentation for annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures and supporting schedules
  • Drive automation and process improvements across the technical accounting function, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and scalability
  • Present technical accounting findings and recommendations to senior leadership, distilling complex matters into clear, actionable insights
  • Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends, proactively identifying potential impacts on the company's accounting and financial reporting
  • Support special projects, including system implementations, internal control enhancements, and others as needed
  • Develop talent across the broader finance organization through training, mentorship, and technical accounting guidance

Requirements

  • A minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 4-6 years in leadership roles or working in areas that emphasize cross-functional collaboration
  • Accounting Advisory experience or National Office tour in a Big 4 public accounting firm highly preferred
  • Have substantial experience working at or with high-growth technology companies
  • Possess deep expertise in US GAAP accounting and reporting requirements, with proven ability to research and document complex accounting conclusions
  • Experience with complex accounting transactions and technical GAAP research, including expert understanding of US GAAP (ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 718)
  • Experience working w/ multi-national entities and a strong understanding of consolidated financial reporting, including functional currency analysis
  • Experience coaching team members through technical accounting challenges
  • Proven successful project management skills. Ability to represent leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, finance teams, and middle management
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on ethical conduct and integrity.
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary and equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
  • Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • 14 paid company holidays per year
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
US GAAPrevenue recognitionequity transactionsleasesbusiness combinationstechnical accounting documentationcomplex accounting transactionsGAAP researchconsolidated financial reportingfunctional currency analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional collaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillscommunication abilitiesinterpersonal abilitiesmentorshiptrainingproject management
Certifications
CPACMACFACIAACCACIMAChartered AccountantCertified Internal AuditorCertified Management AccountantCertified Financial Analyst