Manager, Technical Accounting - 1664
Posted
City: Culver City, CA
Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid (3-4 days a week onsite) - No Flex in this
Duration: 6 Months
Rate Range: Upto $93/hr on W2
Work Authorization: GC, USC, All valid EADs except H1B, OPT, CPT
Must Have:
- Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience in public accounting or corporate accounting.
- Hands-on experience conducting technical accounting research and documenting accounting conclusions.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.
- Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and supporting documentation.
- CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
Responsibilities:
- Research and analyze complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, mergers and acquisitions, business combinations, lease accounting, and other transactions.
- Prepare technical accounting memoranda, white papers, and documentation supporting accounting conclusions.
- Perform accounting research, financial modeling, and contract reviews to evaluate complex transactions.
- Support the implementation of new accounting standards, particularly IFRS pronouncements and policies.
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, and external auditors on technical accounting matters.
- Review quarterly and annual financial statements and support external audit activities.
- Develop and update accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Assist with due diligence reviews and transaction-related accounting assessments.
- Document and implement accounting processes aligned with applicable accounting standards.
- Support accounting training initiatives to ensure consistent application of policies.
- Manage multiple accounting projects and deliver required documentation within established deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 4 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience.
- CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification required.
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting, and complex accounting transactions.
- Demonstrated experience researching technical accounting issues and preparing formal accounting conclusions.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to communicate technical accounting findings clearly to Finance and business stakeholders.
- Experience managing multiple accounting assignments and meeting deadlines.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with IFRS reporting and implementation of new IFRS standards.
- Experience in Big 4 or other public accounting firms.
- Experience reviewing complex contracts, business combinations, and M&A transactions.
- Knowledge of film accounting or entertainment industry accounting practices.
- Experience supporting financial statement disclosures and external audits.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled tools for accounting research, analysis, and documentation.