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CFS has partnered with a growing company that's looking to hire a Technical Accounting Manager. This is a great opportunity with a company located in the Lansing area that will allow you to grow in your career while learning new skills along the way. Our client offers a very hybrid flexible schedule, excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

The Technical Accounting Manager will be a part of the overall Financial Reporting Team, leading all aspects of the technical accounting function, including in-depth research to ensure adherence to current best practices, implementation of new accounting standards, and statutory reporting compliance. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for auditors and are responsible for managing financial audits across both US and international accounts, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting. The Technical Accounting Manager should have strong US GAAP and analytical skills, be able to multi-task and perform the job function under minimal supervision as well as possess excellent communication skills. The Technical Accounting Manager reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and is part of the Global Finance team.

Technical Accounting Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead technical accounting research and prepare whitepapers on complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition, leases, business combinations and debt arrangements
• Monitor, interpret, and implement new accounting standards and updates from relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., FASB, PCC)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., FP&A, Tax) to provide technical accounting guidance and ensure consistent application of accounting principles
• Work directly with global business partners and help them with adherence to accounting policy (e.g., adherence to fixed asset capitalization policy)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual board and bank reports
• Lead the preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP
• Collaborate with external auditors to support financial audit and technical accounting matters
• Manage and support preparation of 4-6 statutory filings with service provider
• Manage relationship with auditors and service providers to ensure timely and compliant statutory filings
• Lead accounting for corporate entities including the support of month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and manage annual 401K audit
• Manage VAT Tax filing with service provider
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the consolidated financial statement and statutory reporting processes

Technical Accounting Manager Education and Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (Preferred)
• 7+ Years of experience in finance/accounting
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with US GAAP and statutory reporting in international jurisdictions (Required)
• Experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting memos and financial statements (Required)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment