Technical Accounting Manager

Technical Accounting Manager

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:
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 610 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in technical accounting research.
• Public accounting experience; 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:

• 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.