Mustawd
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Got this in my inbox. Should I move to SF?
EDIT: Meh, I probably need one more year of experience. For shame.
Technical Accounting Manager
at Unity Technologies
Job description
About the Role:
The Technical Accounting Manager will be responsible for technical research, accounting documentation over a variety of complex areas and support external reporting requirement. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical accounting background, be able to roll up their sleeves, prioritize multiple projects while meeting goals and attention to detail. In addition, the candidate will develop strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and various levels of management.
Responsibilities:
at Unity Technologies
Job description
About the Role:
The Technical Accounting Manager will be responsible for technical research, accounting documentation over a variety of complex areas and support external reporting requirement. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical accounting background, be able to roll up their sleeves, prioritize multiple projects while meeting goals and attention to detail. In addition, the candidate will develop strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and various levels of management.
Responsibilities:
- Research, evaluate, and document technical accounting and external reporting implications of complex and non-standard transactions, as well as general corporate accounting matter
- Take ownership to collaborate with other groups and/or departments to assess the reporting implications of changes in US GAAP, ensure compliance with new and/or amended standards/interpretations, coordinate changes, and ensure availability of requisite information for financial reporting
- Take ownership for accounting activities in specialized areas, such as: Equity Accounting, M&A, Financial Statement Footnotes, Statement of Cash Flows
- Analyze significant contracts to ensure they are accounted for in compliance with GAAP requirements
- Coordinate the annual audit and quarterly reviews with external auditors, accounting team and executive management
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly earnings releases and SEC filings (in the event of a future IPO)
- Maintain, update, and evaluate new accounting policies
- Lead or participate in special projects as necessary
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent
- CPA required
- 6+ years of Big 4 experience and similar experience with public companies.
- Comprehensive and current understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting principles and regulations
- Knowledge of US GAAP accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley / internal control frameworks
- Strong computer skills including Word and Excel and comfortable learning new packages and implementing new technologies
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- “Roll-up the sleeves” approach in order to accomplish all necessary tasks
EDIT: Meh, I probably need one more year of experience. For shame.