What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Technical Accounting position at The Virtual Bench?
Our client is located in Central Houston and is looking to add a Director, Technical Accounting to their team. The company is a large, global Oil & Gas organization that offers excellent career advancement opportunities and professional growth. The role also offers a robust benefits package, strong bonus, excellent PTO/sick time, and 401k match.
The Director, Technical Accounting is responsible for providing technical accounting guidance to the global finance organization and other corporate functions to ensure accurate and timely financial information in compliance with US GAAP and company policies. The position is also responsible for developing accounting policies, procedures and controls and implementing new accounting standards.
REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES:
• 8-14 years of total experience in accounting
• 5 years of strong Technical Accounting experience
• Master’s degree in accounting or finance or MBA
• Must be an active CPA
• Requires extensive Technical Accounting experience
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Support immediate group (External & Technical Accounting) needs
• Provide technical accounting guidance to various levels of management throughout the global organization
• Provide technical accounting guidance for business acquisitions through active participation as the primary US GAAP expert on the company’s global merger and acquisition due diligence teams. Responsibilities include oversight of purchase price allocation, valuation of identifiable intangible assets, and providing general technical accounting support throughout the acquisition due diligence process.
