Jobs in Stamford, CT

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on, highly technical accounting leader to join our team as Director, Technical Accounting. In this role, you will lead the evaluation, documentation, and application of complex accounting guidance and significant transactions. You will play an important role in mergers and acquisitions and other strategic initiatives, including purchase accounting and related valuation matters, while supporting external financial reporting, audits, accounting policy development, and implementation of new accounting standards. The successful candidate will independently research complex issues, develop well-supported conclusions, and communicate clearly with senior leaders, cross-functional partners, and external auditors. This position requires approximately 10% travel. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

What you'll bring

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or technical accounting experience.
• M&A transaction experience, including accounting for acquisitions, divestitures, business combinations, purchase accounting, or other significant transactions.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to research, analyze, document, and communicate complex accounting matters.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical accounting memoranda and working with external auditors.
• Experience with SOX internal controls and related documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting matters to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• A hands-on, detail-oriented, and self-motivated approach, with comfort working in a complex and rapidly changing environment.

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