We9re growing and looking for a skilled Director, Technical Accounting to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant Controller, this key position will be responsible for the Company9s accounting policies, addressing technical accounting matters that arise from business transactions and implementing new accounting pronouncements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Serve as key stakeholder related to acquisitions and strategic investments regarding accounting due diligence, accounting treatment, reporting and disclosures
- Identify, research and document the Company9s technical accounting issues; work proactively with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters
- Prepare or review technical accounting memos on complex transactions, including, but not limited to, acquisitions, strategic investments, foreign currency matters and hedging
- Draft, update or review the Company9s accounting policies
- Assess and implement new or changes to U.S. GAAP and be able to articulate changes and impact to executives and non-Finance audience in plain English
- Develop and maintain effective internal controls over the technical accounting function
- 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
- Assist in managing auditor PBC requests
- Ad hoc projects, analysis and reporting as required by management
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERTISE:- Bachelor9s degree in Accounting with CPA license required
- Minimum 10 years of related experience with a combination of Big 4 public accounting industry experience
- Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP (especially ASC 805, 32X, 815, 830 and 606), 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
The expectation is that this person works in the Dublin and/or Menlo Park, CA office at least 3 days a week.