Senior Manager of Technical Accounting

PT Solutions Physical Therapy - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Senior

Atlanta, GA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Senior Manager of Technical Accounting position is a pivotal role within the company, responsible for overseeing the accounting for complex subjects such as tax accounting, financing arrangements, purchase accounting, and goodwill impairment evaluation. This individual will play a crucial role in monitoring new accounting guidance released by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and interpretations from major accounting firms. The Senior Manager will work closely with the Controller to ensure that the accounting needs of the department are met and that all documentation is appropriately recorded within accounting memos. Additionally, this role will collaborate with the Assistant Controller to ensure that the company adheres to its financial reporting calendar, utilizing historical accounting experience to assist with financial statement reviews and analyses. In this role, the Senior Manager will serve as the company's technical accounting specialist, staying current on new accounting pronouncements and leading the company's adoption efforts. The position will involve active collaboration with the M&A department, assisting with acquisition due diligence and leading the company's accounting efforts under ASC 805 for future acquisitions. The Senior Manager will ensure that contingent consideration on acquisitions is monitored and accounted for in a timely manner. Furthermore, the individual will be responsible for technical accounting analyses, including annual goodwill impairment testing and adjustments related to preferred unit equity award accounting, ensuring that all activities are accurately reflected in the financial statements. The Senior Manager will also work with the company's third-party tax provider to ensure timely and appropriate accounting for the company's tax provision, submission of tax returns, and K-1 reporting to investors. This role will require the preparation and review of journal entries for non-routine accounting transactions, performing complex analyses and interpretations of accounting records. The Senior Manager will oversee and manage accounting personnel in preparing accounting analyses and account reconciliations related to technical accounting areas of focus, while also owning the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes. Identifying opportunities for streamlining processes and leading process improvement-oriented accounting projects will be key responsibilities, along with assisting in establishing accounting policies and guidelines and conducting training and coaching for accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Company's technical accounting specialist and stay current on new accounting pronouncements.
• Actively work with the M&A department to assist with acquisition due diligence and lead accounting efforts under ASC 805.
• Ensure timely monitoring and accounting for contingent consideration on acquisitions.
• Perform technical accounting analyses, including annual goodwill impairment testing and adjustments for preferred unit equity award accounting.
• Collaborate with the third-party tax provider for timely accounting of the Company's tax provision and K-1 reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries for non-routine accounting transactions as required.
• Perform complex analysis and interpretations of accounting records.
• Oversee and manage accounting personnel in preparation of accounting analyses and reconciliations.
• Own the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining processes and lead process improvement-oriented accounting projects.
• Assist in establishing accounting policies and guidelines and ensure their execution across the organization.
• Conduct training, goal management, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification required.
• 6+ years of experience in a national accounting firm in an audit or technical accounting research role or in industry in a technical accounting role.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Netsuite or other ERP experience preferred.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
• Proven track record of improving accounting processes, tools, and technology.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced accounting software and tools.
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Industry-leading professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing evidence-based clinical education.
• Dedicated mentorship opportunities.
• APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program.