Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting
2 months ago
The Company
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients+ seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
The Team and Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting to join our team at JS Held. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical accounting, financial reporting, and a deep understanding of US GAAP. This induvial will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s financial reporting process, preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing technical accounting guidance to the finance team. The position is based in New York with expectations to work from the office 2 days per week. Occasional travel required as necessary.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide technical accounting guidance to the finance team on complex accounting issues and transactions.
- Lead the company’s financial reporting process, including the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting areas including revenue recognition (percentage completion), mergers and acquisitions, equity compensation, foreign currency, and financial instruments.
- Successfully partner with business unit leadership and advise on all accounting related matters on business transactions.
- Interface with external auditors regarding the application of generally accepted accounting principles on various transactions and matters.
- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc management reporting including variance analysis, technical position memos, executive presentations, etc., ensuring appropriate documentation of accounting positions is in place and advise senior management on complex transactions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and strategic decision-making.
- Stay current on emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes to ensure compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
- 8+ years of experience in technical accounting and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a focus on problem-solving.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and business.
- Experience working in both public accounting and private company environment preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed.
- Generous Annual Leave Policy.
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance.
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $140k - $180k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.
EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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New York, United States J.S. Held Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: The CompanyAre you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients+ seeking to realize value and mitigate...
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New York, United States J.S. Held Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: The CompanyAre you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients+ seeking to realize value and mitigate...
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New York, United States J.S. Held Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: The CompanyAre you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients+ seeking to realize value and mitigate...
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New York, United States J.S. Held Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: The CompanyAre you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients+ seeking to realize value and mitigate...
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