Director of Technical Accounting

This role leads all technical accounting policy, research, and judgment for a global organization undergoing major transformation, including complex transactions and public‑company readiness. It offers high visibility, executive influence, and the flexibility to work fully remotely while shaping accounting standards at scale.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a large organization in the financial services industry. The company is known for its commitment to excellence in delivering innovative financial solutions and maintaining a strong presence in the market.

Description

• Lead and scale the organization's technical accounting function, providing clear, defensible U.S. GAAP guidance as the business grows and evolves
• Own technical accounting policy development and governance, ensuring consistency, rigor, and scalability across a complex global footprint
• Serve as the primary advisor on high‑judgment accounting matters tied to growth initiatives, new products, and evolving business models
• Partner on strategic transactions including acquisitions, carve‑outs, restructurings, and standalone public‑company readiness
• Drive strong compliance and control outcomes, ensuring accounting conclusions are SOX‑aligned, audit‑ready, and well‑documented
• Prepare and oversee high‑quality technical accounting memoranda supporting regulatory, audit, and internal governance requirements
• Collaborate closely with SEC Reporting, Controllership, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and Corporate Development to balance growth objectives with accounting integrity
• Act as a trusted counterpart to external auditors and advisors, confidently defending accounting positions in a dynamic environment
• Help build durable accounting infrastructure that supports long‑term scale, complexity, and public‑company expectations
• Join during a pivotal transformation phase, with the opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on both compliance standards and future growth
• Opportunity to be fully remote with some travel requirement to head office in Virginia, offering flexibility while maintaining senior‑level visibility and influence

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

The ideal candidate is a CPA‑qualified technical accounting leader, with deep experience applying U.S. GAAP in complex, fast‑moving public‑company environments.

• CPA required, with Big 4 training (audit or national office), and subsequent experience in either:
  • a publicly traded company, or
  • a mix of public accounting and public / late‑stage private industry roles
• Proven expertise in complex transactions, including:
  • Divestitures and carve‑outs
  • Spin‑offs and separation accounting
  • Acquisitions and purchase accounting
• Strong hands‑on experience with share‑based / stock‑based compensation (ASC 718), including awards, modifications, and valuation considerations
• Demonstrated depth in subscription‑based revenue recognition (ASC 606), including judgment around standalone selling prices, contract modifications, and complex revenue arrangements
• Solid experience with business combinations, including:
  • Goodwill and intangible asset identification and valuation
  • Impairment analyses (ASC 350)
  • Accounting for acquired tangible and intangible assets
• Advanced capability in technical accounting research and memo drafting, with conclusions that withstand auditor and regulatory scrutiny
• Comfortable operating in high‑growth, high‑change environments, balancing business enablement with strong compliance and governance
• Confident partner to senior finance leadership, legal, tax, FP&A, and external auditors
• Recognized for sound judgment, clarity of communication, and practical application of complex accounting guidance

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $189,000 to $210,000 USD annually base plus bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be provided).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the financial services industry.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment in New York.
• Access to industry-leading resources and tools.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a leading organization in the financial services sector, we encourage you to apply today!

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