Mars

Technical Accounting Manager

Mars

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Loveland • Colorado, New York • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $114,400 - $135,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Serve as a key member of the Science and Diagnostics (SDx) finance organization
  • Manage complex accounting issues
  • Implement and maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, local/statutory accounting regulations and Mars Finance Manual
  • Support business growth through technical guidance on emerging transactions
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting and provide subject-matter expertise in areas including revenue recognition, lease accounting, M&A accounting, and software capitalization
  • Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and position papers for key accounting judgments and policies
  • Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements for impact on the company’s financial statements
  • Oversee the company’s lease accounting function
  • Manage the lease subledger system and ensure accurate right-of-use asset and liability recognition
  • Evaluate and document capitalization of internally developed software
  • Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation and disclosures
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews
  • Strengthen internal controls over technical accounting areas
  • Support M&A projects and work with Mars Technical Accounting on purchase accounting
  • Lead effort to ensure consistency of accounting policies and application across the SDx division
  • Manage a team of up to 4 staff and senior accountants

Requirements

  • 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience
  • At least 3 years in a public accounting firm (Big 4 or national firm preferred)
  • Experience working for a multi-national company preferred
  • Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA required
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, and software capitalization guidance
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and other accounting software tools
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
  • Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
  • Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Life Assistance Program
  • Pet Care Discounts

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
accountingfinancial reportingrevenue recognitionlease accountingM&A accountingsoftware capitalizationtechnical accountingcapitalization of internally developed softwareinternal controlsauditing
Soft skills
team managementcollaborationtechnical guidancecommunication
Certifications
CPA