• Director of Technical Accounting & Policy

    ManpowerGroup (Hinsdale, IL)


    **Job Title:** Director of Technical Accounting & Policy

    About the Role

    A global organization is seeking a **Director of Technical Accounting & Policy** to lead its technical accounting function and serve as a strategic advisor across finance, legal, and business development teams. This high-impact role will oversee complex accounting matters, policy development, and the implementation of new accounting standards under both US GAAP and IFRS.

     

    The position also leads accounting workstreams for M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and post-close integration. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Serve as the subject matter expert for all technical accounting topics

    + Research, analyze, and document accounting positions for complex transactions

    + Lead the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards (US GAAP & IFRS)

    + Partner with legal, finance, and business development teams to provide proactive accounting guidance

    + Lead accounting workstreams for M&A transactions, including opening balance sheet preparation and valuation reports

    + Collaborate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues

    + Develop and deliver training on new accounting standards across the organization

    + Update and maintain accounting policies in alignment with evolving standards

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred)

    + CPA certification required

    + 8–12 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting and external reporting

    + Strong SEC reporting and technical accounting background

    + Big 4 public accounting experience highly preferred

    + Experience with M&A accounting and ESG reporting a plus

    + Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills

    Why This Opportunity Stands Out

    + Strategic leadership role with global visibility

    + Opportunity to shape accounting policy and influence deal strategy

    + Hybrid work model with flexible arrangements

    + Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

    + Mission-driven organization focused on innovation and sustainability

     

    ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.