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Title: Manager of Technical Accounting

Pay: $140,000 - $150,000 (10% bonus)

A highly reputable organization is looking for a Manager of Technical Accounting to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties including but not limited to managing the Company's accounting policy and procedure’s function, including the interpretation of new guidance issued by accounting/reporting standard setting bodies. Research and advise on accounting/reporting implications associated with the Company's business activities, and much more!

Job Description:

+ Research technical accounting and financial reporting requirements promulgated by the FASB, SEC, AICPA, FERC and other standard setting bodies.

+ Actively monitor and ensure timely identification of and compliance with new and emerging guidance.

+ Develop and manage implementation project plans as needed.

+ Partner with the business unit accountants during the transitional period when new guidance has been implemented or new complex transactions are being recorded to ensure conclusions reached and policies are being adhered to.

+ Identify financial accounting/reporting and risk exposure implications that might result from standard setting.

+ Provide interpretations and implementation solutions, including process changes where needed, to key stakeholders, such as within corporate finance, accounting, IT and business units.

+ Initiate discussions with Management Committee members, solicit input and responses and formulate and present Company positions with respect to proposed accounting standards.

+ Prepare comprehensive white papers detailing assumptions and conclusions surrounding GAAP rules and impact to company transactions, where applicable.

+ Analyze the impact of alternative accounting treatments for new transactions and perform other accounting impact studies as required or requested by Sr and Executive Management or by other departments for business planning and forecasting purposes.

+ Participate in discussions with business units to understand the design and strategy of new transactions for the purpose of determining viable options for structuring transactions and/or contractual provisions that will maximize operational and accounting goals.

+ Formalize the continued development of the company’s accounting policy and procedures roadmap.

+ Lead initiatives to refresh existing base of technical accounting policy memoranda, as needed.

+ Partner with accounting managers to understand legacy policies, with a critical eye toward assessing that policies are evolving properly in compliance with Codification updates.

+ Participate in peer utility focus group discussions to gain additional insights on industry views and strategies on accounting and reporting issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required (Master's preferred)

+ CPA license required

+ Minimum of 5 Years experience technical accounting/financial reporting role in a large public company experience is required.

+ "Big 4" experience is a plus

Benefits:

+ Great benefits package

+ Work life balance

+ Clear career growth path

***INTERVIEWS

HAPPENING THIS WEEK***

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call to [email protected] and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $72.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.