Technical Accounting Manager

What You Will Do Daily:

• Lead the Charge
• Conduct deep-dive research to draft bulletproof technical accounting memos and policies.
• Be the authority on non-revenue contracts, guiding the team on how to handle non-routine deals.
• Provide a leading voice in developing and maintaining internal controls for external reporting.


Drive Financial Excellence
• Partner with FP&A and accounting to prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring flawless execution.
• Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage the preparation of supporting documentation for all external reporting, tying out numbers with precision.


Innovate and Influence
• Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring new accounting standards and regulatory changes, ensuring the company is always compliant.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial reporting processes, ditching manual work for good.
• Have a vocal presence, sharing your expertise on US GAAP and public company accounting to elevate the entire team.

The Experience You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (CPA preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ability to research accounting guidance, establish a position, and develop processes and procedures for implementation
• 5-7 years client-facing public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional accounting firm experience preferred)
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with multiple departments across the organization
• Experience mentoring and coaching other team members for technical accounting areas
• High level of initiative and drive with a natural sense of ownership for projects and duties.
• Ability to work well on a team with collaboration and clear communication
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for credibility at all levels of the organization.
• Solid accounting, analytical, and research skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders.
• Comfort working with multi-location companies. 
• Workiva wDesk experience is a plus

Why You Will Love It Here:

• Our culture and mission set us apart. We have a dynamic work culture that values respect and kindness and embraces the right to fail (and get right back up again!). 
• Great people make a great company. We value people skills as much as technical skills and strive to keep things friendly while still being passionate leaders in our domains. 
• We have a flexible work policy that includes 3 days in-office and 2 days work-from-home each week for those located near our office locations; some locations such as Dubai, India, Japan and Australia operate fully remotely.
• We have a growth mindset. We love learning and believe continuous education is critical to our success. In an ever-changing industry, new skills are necessary, and we're happy to help our team acquire them.
• As the leader in our field, our products and services are as strong as our internal team members.
• We embrace transparency with regular meetings, cascading messages and updates on the growth and success of our organization.

Benefits of Working with Sonar:

• Flexible comprehensive employee benefit package.
• We encourage usage of our robust time-off allocations. You will receive  23 days of PTO per calendar year (on a pro-rated basis depending on your employment start date), with additional time provided for sickness, life events and holidays.
• We offer an exciting 401(k) plan that has a 4% match, fully vested on day one of participation.
• Generous discretionary Company Growth Bonus, paid annually.  
• Fully paid parking in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas.
• Global workforce with employees in 20+ countries representing 35+ unique nationalities.
• We have an annual kick-off somewhere in the world where we meet to build relationships and goals for the company.
• Monthly catered events, and team events