Senior Technical Accounting Manager

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

*This is a hybrid role based in Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

The Manager of Technical Accounting plays a vital role in overseeing and managing the technical accounting aspects of the company's financial reporting. This role is responsible for interpreting and applying accounting standards, researching complex accounting issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adapt to changing regulations and standards. 

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Standard Interpretation: Stay up to date with evolving accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory changes and provide guidance to the company on their impact. 
• Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on complex accounting issues and provide recommendations for the appropriate accounting treatment. This may include topics like revenue recognition, lease accounting, and fair value measurements. 
• Policy Development: Develop and maintain accounting policies to ensure alignment with accounting standards and best practices. Partner with the Finance Operations Team to design and implement the requisite processes and policies to ensure compliance with the applicable Accounting Standards. 
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial statements and disclosures in accordance with accounting standards. Review and approve financial reports for compliance and accuracy. 
• Technical Guidance: Act as a resource for the finance and accounting teams, providing guidance and training on technical accounting matters. 
• Audit Support: Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits, providing documentation and explanations for accounting treatment and disclosure matters. 
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Assess the accounting implications of mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions. Ensure compliance with acquisition-related accounting standards. 
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess accounting-related risks and recommend strategies to mitigate these risks. 
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure, where and when applicable, that the organization complies with all relevant accounting regulations, including Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements. 

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or other relevant professional certifications are preferred. 
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, including exposure to technical accounting issues and financial reporting. 
• 2+ years of public accounting experience.
• Private industry experience in technical accounting to support the business to modify or change their contracting terms to meet our revenue recognition goals.
• Experience working within a software or technology company.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and their application.