Technical Accounting Manager

Job Summary:

The Technical Accounting Manager is a senior individual contributor and subject-matter authority Responsible for the research, interpretation, and application of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) across the organization. This role serves as the company's primary resource for complex accounting issues, auditor-facing technical positions, and the production of white papers, accounting policy memos, and guidance documents that shape how the business records and reports its financial activity.

The Technical Accounting Manager works directly with executive leadership, external auditors, legal counsel, and cross-functional business partners to ensure that accounting judgments are well-reasoned, thoroughly documented, and defensible under audit. The role requires a combination of deep standard-setting knowledge, precise written communication, and the ability to translate nuanced accounting concepts into actionable business guidance.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Technical Research & Standard Application

• Monitor and analyze new and proposed accounting standards issued by the FASB, IASB, SEC, and other standard-setting bodies; assess applicability and impact on the organization.
• Research complex and non-routine accounting transactions under US GAAP and IFRS, including:

• Revenue recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15) — multi-element arrangements, principal vs. agent, variable consideration, contract modifications
• Business combinations and purchase price allocation (ASC 805 / IFRS 3)
• Consolidation and variable interest entities (ASC 810 / IFRS 10)
• Lease accounting (ASC 842 / IFRS 16)
• Impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill (ASC 350, ASC 360 / IAS 36)
• Debt and equity classification, modifications, and extinguishments (ASC 470, ASC 480)
• Accounting changes and error corrections (ASC 250 / IAS 8)
• Fair value measurement (ASC 820 / IFRS 13)
• Joint venture accounting, deconsolidation events, and loss of control

• Provide clear, well-documented technical conclusions with definitive accounting positions.

White Papers & Accounting Policy Memos

• Author comprehensive technical accounting white papers and position memos on complex transactions, new standards, and areas of audit focus.
• Structure memos to follow professional standards: issue identification, applicable literature, analysis of facts and circumstances, conclusion, and journal entry impact.
• Develop and maintain the company's accounting policy manual, ensuring policies reflect current US GAAP and IFRS requirements and are written with precision and clarity.
• Produce dual-framework analyses where the company reports under both US GAAP and IFRS, clearly articulating differences in recognition, measurement, and disclosure.
• Ensure all written positions are audit-ready and appropriately referenced to the codification or applicable standard.

US GAAP & IFRS Guidance and Advisory

• Serve as the primary internal advisor on US GAAP and IFRS questions raised by finance, operations, legal, and business development teams.
• Provide real-time guidance on accounting implications of proposed transactions, contracts, and business arrangements before execution.
• Evaluate and document differences between US GAAP and IFRS treatment where dual reporting is required; advise on conversion adjustments and disclosure impacts.
• Advise on the accounting implications of regulatory changes, tax positions, and entity restructurings.

External Audit Support & Audit Defense

• Serve as the key point of contact with external auditors on technical accounting matters; defend the company's positions with authoritative literature and well-reasoned analysis.
• Prepare and review audit support packages, including technical memos, workpapers, and management representations.
• Anticipate areas of audit scrutiny and proactively develop documentation that preempts challenges.
• Coordinate with external advisors (legal counsel, valuation specialists, Big 4 consultants) on complex positions requiring specialized expertise.

Financial Reporting & Disclosure

• Review and draft footnote disclosures for significant accounting policies, estimates, and judgments in financial statements under US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Ensure consistency between accounting positions documented in technical memos and amounts reflected in the financial statements.
• Assess materiality thresholds and disclosure requirements in connection with new or revised accounting positions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Operations to assess the accounting and financial reporting impact of business decisions.
• Train and develop finance team members on technical accounting topics; deliver internal training sessions on new standards and policy changes.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards by developing project plans, accounting frameworks, and system requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

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, Finance, or a related field required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Minimum 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in technical
• accounting research.
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm) required; 3+ years in a technical accounting advisory or assurance role strongly preferred.
• Industry experience in capital-intensive, multi-entity, or joint-venture environments a plus.
• Demonstrated experience authoring accounting white papers and technical memos that have withstood external audit review.
• Experience with dual-framework reporting (US GAAP and IFRS) highly preferred.

BENEFITS:

We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire.  Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks

Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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