Technical & Policy Senior Accountant

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Technical & Policy Senior Accountant

We are seeking a Technical & Policy Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Policy and Internal Controls team which analyzes and resolves complex non-routine accounting and reporting issues.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Manage, review, analyze and approve complex non-routine transactions and projects and the related SOX controls impacts.  Examples include: acquisitions and divestitures, impairments of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets, revenue recognition, leases, sale / leaseback, derivatives, financing transactions, guarantees and indemnifications, exit and disposal activities, and foreign currency matters.
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to SOX internal control policies, including remediation efforts.
• Engage with external audits to review and clear technical accounting and internal controls matters.
• Collaborate with multiple functions and departments including Treasury, Tax, Legal, FP&A, M&A, and Business controllers to ensure accurate financial accounting and reporting.
• Analyze new accounting guidance from the FASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies, including evaluating the impact of new guidance on the Company’s financial statements and implementing new accounting standards, processes, and internal controls, as required.
• Assist in the preparation and review of all SEC filings, including annual and quarterly reports and other required form filings to ensure accuracy of data presented.
• Provide guidance and updates to company leadership.

Qualifications:

• BS Accounting/Finance (MBA a plus)
• Previous experience working in a manager type role is strongly preferred
• CPA required
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and SEC Reporting
• Knowledge of IFRS a plus
• 7+ years of experience with Big 4 or industry related experience in an accounting policy role
• Strong oral and written skills
• Self-directed and accountable
• Experience with M&A a plus
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Works well in teams with an ability to interact at all levels of the organization.

Candidates must live within a commutable distance to the Wilmington, DE corporate site and be willing to work a flexible hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote)

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