Technical Accounting Manager
Wealth Enhancement Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- Monitor and report on technical accounting issues and developments, including researching and reviewing the impact of new accounting guidance.
- Work proactively with external auditors and consultants to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters.
- Prepare technical accounting memos, white papers, and related materials to support the company's reporting position.
- Participate in the review, analysis, and documentation of complex transactions, including business combinations, investments, debt, derivatives, etc.
- Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and the development of new accounting processes.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and other applicable financial reporting standards.
- Test goodwill and other assets for impairment.
- Support ongoing review of significant contracts that involve significant judgements/estimates by management.
- Update process documentation as we continue to expand and improve our processes.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Prepare technical accounting training materials and conduct technical accounting training for staff.
- Advise on general ledger structure and coordinate with finance team to ensure accurate consolidation of financial statements for management and external reporting.
- Develop and maintain effective internal controls.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with external auditors.
- Communicate issues/concerns in a timely manner as to encourage a quick resolve for all parties.
- Assist with agile projects, testing, planning, etc. as needed.
- Initiate process improvements that will help improve efficiencies.
- Assist with internal audit testing and documentation as needed.
Requirements
- BS degree in Accounting with CPA license required
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in a technical accounting role with prior Big 4 public accounting/audit experience highly preferred
- Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404 and SEC reporting standards, as well as experience with technical research
- Inter-personal and communication skills working with people at all levels
- Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the tasks assigned
- Superior attention to detail, accuracy, and diligence in completing tasks
- Superior verbal and written communication skills is required.
Benefits
- Training and professional development
- Medical, dental and vision coverage (Available to full-time employees and their families)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent, and transit expenses
- Life and AD&D insurance – employer paid and voluntary options
- Short-term and long-term disability, workers compensation – employer paid
- 401k with match and profit sharing
- Wellness programs and resources
- Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- 18 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued annually (25 PTO days after 4 years of service)
- 12 paid holidays each year (10 pre-determined and 2 floating days)
- Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave (Caregiver leave available after 6 months of tenure)
- Reimbursement for tuition, licensing, and other credentials (Available after meeting service requirements)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical accountingU.S. GAAPSOX 404SEC reporting standardsfinancial reportingaccounting standards implementationgoodwill impairment testinginternal controlsprocess documentationtechnical research
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsindependenceattention to detailaccuracydiligenceownershipproblem-solvingrelationship managementtraining and development
Certifications
BS degree in AccountingCPA license