Accounting Manager - Technical Accounting and Reporting

Play a pivotal role as the company’s US GAAP expert, leading technical accounting, financial reporting, and policy development.

We are seeking a hands-on and technically strong Accounting Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting to join our Finance team. This individual will serve as the company’s subject matter expert on US GAAP, oversee technical accounting research, and lead the preparation of financial statements and disclosures. As we continue to grow rapidly, this role will play a critical part in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clarity across all financial reporting.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager will own the company’s most complex accounting matters and drive the creation of high-quality financial reporting packages. You will act as a key partner across the business—working closely with FP&A, business leaders, and external auditors—to ensure accounting positions are well supported and auditable. This role offers the opportunity to shape accounting policies, refine reporting processes, and strengthen internal controls as the organization scales.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Reporting:
  • Lead preparation of annual audited financial statements, including all footnotes and disclosures.
  • Prepare quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership, the board, and external stakeholders.
  • Draft narrative analyses of financial results and key performance indicators.
  • Maintain strong disclosure controls to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Technical Accounting & Policy:
  • Serve as the go-to expert on US GAAP, researching and documenting complex transactions (revenue recognition, acquisitions, investments, leases, stock-based compensation).
  • Monitor, assess, and implement new accounting standards (ASUs).
  • Develop and maintain the company’s Global Accounting Policies manual.
• Audit & Controls Support:
• • Serve as the lead for external auditor questions related to technical accounting positions, new standards, and disclosures.
  • Support the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Partner with the Consolidations Manager to ensure audit readiness.

What You’ll Bring

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining Big 4 public accounting and industry experience in technical accounting or financial reporting. 
• Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting research.
• Proven experience documenting complex transactions and implementing new accounting standards.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls preferred. 
• Background in high-growth, fast-paced environments; “builder” mentality. 
• Experience in media, entertainment, consumer goods, technology, or other consumer-facing sectors; public company experience strongly preferred. 
• Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• CPA required.