WatsonBarron Group is Hiring a Manager – Technical Accounting & Research Near Princeton, NJ
Manager – Technical Accounting & Research Location: Princeton NJ area Hybrid work environment - 3 days in office, 2 days remoteSalary: To $175k in base/bonus Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including generous incentive compensation and generous PTO What Current Employees Are Saying
Good company with great reputation in the market place; boasts a lot of experts in their fields. Business units are well-connected.
Great people, very professional. They care about their work and each other.
Excellent working conditions, great pay and benefit packages.
Growing, successful businesses in different markets/regions; many opportunities to advance.
The Role You Will Play
Review major transactions, including investments, acquisitions and financing arrangements, among others, and determine appropriate U.S. GAAP treatment through use of research tools and application of guidance and provide written documentation of relevant conclusions
Monitor the standard setting authorities for changes in GAAP or SEC reporting and communicate changes to the financial reporting group and other various accounting personnel
Integrate new accounting requirements into company accounting policies
Assist with providing technical accounting training on various topics to regional and corporate accounting departments
Identify a need for new accounting policies and develop written accounting policies for distribution to the company
Interpret current accounting policies to provide clarification of accounting requirements as they relate to specific questions or transactions and provide written documentation of relevant conclusions
Assist with financial reporting work in order to meet financial reporting deadlines
Present resolutions of technical accounting issues to members of senior management
Manage accounting research team and assist with prioritizing tasks
Keys To Success
Bachelor's degree in accounting
4 – 8 yrs of professional experience
Big 4 or public / private
CPA
Detailed knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Must have proven skills in resolving complex technical accounting issues
Demonstrated ability to work with various departments and individuals to resolve problems in a timely manner
Excellent verbal communication skills and able to communicate technical concepts to the business
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and manage deadlines
At WatsonBarron, we share a philosophy when it comes to recruiting - focus on people. Great companies, no matter the product or service, are run by people. We have made a commitment to the careers and businesses of those who lead. We seek out the best and the brightest in the accounting & finance industries and introduce them to clients with the highest expectations. We do this with a tireless commitment to detail. This commitment has made WatsonBarron the selected recruiter for many of the region's top professionals and ground-breaking companies. These range from incubator companies focused on technology and cutting-edge diagnostics, to Fortune 500 entertainment, pharmaceutical, consumer products, publishing, consulting, manufacturing, and financial services firms.