Technical Accounting Manager

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We’re growing and looking for a skilled Technical Accounting Manager to join our team.  You will report to the Director, Technical Accounting, and this key position will be responsible for preparing accounting memos and analyses to address technical accounting issues arising from business transactions or the implementation of new accounting pronouncements, and building and maintaining the Company’s accounting policies. 

This is a hybrid role where the expectation is for you to work from our Dublin, CA office at least 3 days per week.

AS A TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER, YOU WILL :

• Identify, research and document the Company's technical accounting issues; work proactively with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters
• Prepare technical accounting memos on complex transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, derivatives, etc.
• Draft, update and maintain the Company’s accounting policies
• Prepare the statement of cash flows
• Review significant vendor agreements and evaluate the impact 
• Assess and implement new or changes to US GAAP and be able to articulate changes and impact to executives and non-Finance audience in plain English
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls
• Provide training to internal Finance and Accounting group on technical accounting matters
• Assist in the operationalizing any changes associated with new transactions/new GAAP within Finance
• Assist in the preparation of all SEC filings and quarterly earnings release
• Ad hoc projects, analysis and reporting as required by management

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with CPA license required
• Minimum 8 years of  progressive experience in a technical accounting role with prior Big 4 public accounting / audit experience highly preferred
• Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404 and SEC reporting standards, as well as experience with technical research
• Self-starter with proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a great team player
• Superior attention to detail