Job Details
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
Our client is within the renewable energy space and is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting, which will be critical to their accounting leadership team. This position involves leading their technical accounting, providing Big Four-level analysis and white papers on complex and unique accounting issues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Documenting, researching, and resolving technical accounting issues in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Monitoring and communicating relevant information regarding new and emerging accounting standards; and assistance in implementing new standards as appropriate.
Collaborate with external auditors on technical accounting topics, new accounting pronouncements, and their respective impact and application.
Work closely with multiple internal stakeholders on technical accounting matters, including project structuring, to ensure transactions are appropriately recorded on the financial statements.
Provide support to Director SEC Reporting as necessary on a quarterly basis.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Extensive experience with Big Four accounting roadmaps and expertise in FASB, PCAOB, and SEC reporting standards.
Substantial experience in and working knowledge of authoritative U.S. GAAP technical accounting research and application. In particular, desired accounting topic knowledge includes variable interest entities (VIE), hypothetical liquidation at book value (HBLV), non-controlling interests, asset retirement obligations (ARO), revenue recognition, and various forms of equity ownership.
- Proven track record of handling complex technical accounting issues and delivering comprehensive white papers.
- Active CPA preferred but not required.
- Comfortable a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Must be comfortable solving problems that have never been solved.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial software and tools, particularly Microsoft Excel.