Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting - Manager

CohnReznick - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Accounting Manager will join CohnReznick's CFO Advisory team, focusing on providing expert guidance on complex accounting issues to clients ranging from startups to upper middle market companies. This remote position involves advising on new accounting pronouncements, managing complex engagements, and collaborating with clients to develop strategies that exceed expectations. The role emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and the ability to mentor junior team members while driving business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on new and complex accounting pronouncements including revenue recognition, lease accounting, stock-based compensation, asset impairment, and purchase accounting.
• Manage and lead highly complex engagements, advising across a multitude of transactions, including IPO readiness and M&A.
• Collaborate with clients and senior leadership to develop strategy, balance risk, and exceed client expectations.
• Provide clients and engagement teams with technically sound accounting advice at various levels of complexity.
• Successfully interact and establish lasting relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in and drive business development.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance related field.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience, with 3+ years in technical accounting roles (strong SEC reporting knowledge is necessary).
• Prior public accounting experience in audit and assurance is a plus.
• CPA required.
• Strong GAAP experience along with hands-on experience drafting 10Q/10K and/or performing controllership functions related to consolidations, GL close, and reporting.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Highly driven and self-motivated with a hands-on approach to ensure deliverables are produced on time with high quality.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project).
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented).
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to interact with senior executives and management.
• Ability to solve problems by gathering information, discussing options, and making recommendations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel up to 30% in support of the business.
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions.
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Recent experience developing technical accounting analysis and related narrative memo bridging the GAAP guidance to practical implementation solutions.
• Training is up to date with recent GAAP standards (IFRS or US GAAP).
• Ability to critically evaluate solutions for optimal client results.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded parental leave
• Extensive learning & development opportunities
• Paid time off for volunteering activities