Senior Technical Accountant

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, our ultra-high-purity products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, aerospace, water purification, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries.

As a world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, we offer an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality. By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives our customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and our customers are reshaping the world.

Senior Technical Accountant

The Senior Technical Accountant is a key member of our growing Finance team. The Senior Technical Accountant is driven and highly skilled in performing technical accounting research, providing guidance on International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS" / United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("US GAAP")-compliant policies/processes, and technical writing. This individual is a leader within the organization and is required to have strong, senior-level knowledge and experience in enhancing accounting, finance, and reporting processes. In this role, the ideal candidate will collaborate with global teammates and cross-functional teams, assist with monthly closings and account analysis. In addition, this position reports to the Global Controller and assists with end-to-end operational finance processes.

Responsibilities:
Supporting Global Controller and Corporate Finance team on documenting technical accounting matters including but not limited to debt modifications/extinguishments, balance sheet classification, derivatives, segment reporting, revenue recognition, annual impairment testing goodwill, long-live assets, intangibles, and accounting for stock compensation.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e., US GAAP, IFRS,), rules, regulations,
Oversee lease accounting and ASC 842 compliance in the recording and reconciliation of ROU assets, liabilities, and lease expense including the administration of the lease accounting software.
Prepare technical accounting memorandums for significant transactions and support the review process with Global Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and external auditors.
This role will also support preparation of reports on material technical accounting content to the audit committee and to share with the senior leadership team.
Support the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards.
Supporting Global Tax Director on various technical accounting matters including, tax step-up transactions, tax sharing arrangements, valuation allowance considerations, uncertain tax positions, and return-to-provision adjustments.
Assist in the preparation of the quarterly financial reports to the parent company on a IFRS basis and any related footnotes for the annual US GAAP financial statements.
Complete the annual US GAAP disclosure checklist.
Recommend updates to company accounting policies.
Own multiple areas of the financial close and reporting process from end-to-end; calculate and record journal entries, obtain and review required supporting documentation, and perform account reconciliations.
Ensure accounting records are complete and accurate by incorporating checks/balances into everyday tasks, performing frequent trend/variance analyses across all relevant general ledger accounts, and investigating and resolving discrepancies timely.
Develop and document business processes and related controls, including flowcharts as needed.
Assist in the daily activities of accounting and financial operations.
Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts monthly.
Assist with annual external audit, including preparation of audit request items and schedules.

Basic Qualifications:
CPA certification with an active license
Master's degree in accounting
4+ years of experience in a public accounting firm, big 4 public or Tier 2 public experience preferred.
Knowledge of Lease Accounting under GAAP, ASC 842
Experience in LeaseQuery or other lease accounting system, preferred.
Outstanding analytical abilities and communication skills
Results-driven individual
Initiative and creativity in finding process improvements
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to quickly learn other software applications necessary to complete daily tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:
Foreign Currency revaluation and translation experience, global company experience
OneStream or Hyperion HFM or FDM knowledge
SAP ERP experience
Blackline experience
SEC Reporting experience
Manufacturing Industry experience

Key Relationships:

Senior Leadership team, Finance, Business Development, Operations

Travel Requirements:
None

Working Conditions:
1st Shift
PPE - Steel Toe, Safety Glasses, Gloves (as needed)
Office environment

EEO Statement

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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