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Technical Accounting Manager
- Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Detroit, MI)
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Description We are looking for a skilled Technical Accounting Manager to join our team in Detroit, Michigan. In this role, you will lead initiatives related to technical accounting research and collaborate with global finance teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, manage external audits, and support statutory requirements for non-U.S. locations.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct in-depth technical accounting research and prepare detailed memorandums on complex topics, including revenue recognition and business combinations.
• Collaborate closely with global finance teams, including FP& A, tax, treasury, and business unit finance, to ensure alignment and accuracy.
• Maintain and update accounting policies in accordance with U.S. standards, including monitoring new guidance and training global finance teams on updates.
• Provide periodic updates to senior leadership on changes to accounting and reporting standards.
• Manage interactions with external auditors to facilitate financial statement audits and quarterly reviews, addressing technical accounting matters.
• Support non-U.S. locations in fulfilling statutory financial statement requirements, ensuring timely and compliant filings with the assistance of external auditors and service providers.
• Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 testing and ensure compliance with internal control standards.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and timeliness of financial processes, including exploring automation opportunities.
• Work with internal auditors to provide necessary support during testing and evaluations.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to support the team. Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting.
• Active CPA certification.
• 6+ of experience in a technical accounting role within a public accounting firm or publicly traded company.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement presentation requirements.
• Proven ability to manage projects from start to finish with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and deliver presentations.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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