Director of Technical Accounting

Director of Technical Accounting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree – Accounting Required
• Certification – Certified Public Accountant Required

Responsibilities

• Performs research for technical accounting issues to ensure SEC and other statutory filings comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC disclosure requirements and other applicable guidance.
• Prepares documentation on accounting treatment for complex technical issues and coordinates with external auditors on these issues during their audit.
• Provides updates to senior management on new and proposed accounting guidance, and the potential impact on the company.
• Ensures compliance with US GAAP and other relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Provides input into external financial communications and verifies information for accuracy
• Prepares presentations for the Audit Committee and senior management on complex financial topics.
• Prepares and reviews updates to the company’s internal accounting policies and procedures to ensure that accounting personnel have access to current UPS policies.
• Coordinates with external auditors to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting research topics and related disclosures.
• Manages people processes (e.g. performance management, career development, training, etc.).
• Identifies individual and team skill gaps and developmental opportunities to facilitate individual and team development.
• Ensures that direct and indirect reports have documented performance goals and detailed plans to achieve those goals.
• Provides frequent performance feedback in a consistent, fair, and objective manner to facilitate open communication and encourage continuous performance improvement.
• Holds others accountable to established performance levels to achieve individual and group goals and maintain consistent practices across the organization.
• Resolves individual and group performance issues in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Coaches’ others and provides ongoing feedback and support.
• Identifies opportunities to involve others in new and challenging work assignments that advance the skills and capabilities of individuals and the organization.
• Reviews accounting entries and documentation for complex accounting areas (e.g. stock-based compensation, derivatives, leasing).
• Provides supporting documentation and other materials to the external auditors for annual and quarterly audit and review processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree – Accounting Preferred