Director of Strategic

Job Description : Director of Strategic Transactions & Technical Accounting NY USA Key Responsibilities: • Lead technical accounting assessments and prepare accounting memoranda supporting acquisitions, financing transactions, entity restructurings and other complex strategic initiatives. • Partner with Finance, Legal, Investments, Operations and executive leadership on the accounting implications of investments, financings and other significant transactions. • Serve as the firm's subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and technical accounting guidance. • Oversee the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, financial statement footnotes, MD&A and related disclosures. • Support SOX 404 compliance, internal controls, accounting policies and disclosure controls. • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting and SEC reporting matters. • Monitor new accounting standards and SEC regulations, leading implementation efforts where appropriate. • Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting, accounting processes, internal controls and reporting automation. Key Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; CPA required. • Currently operating at Senior Manager level within a Big Four Accounting Advisory, Deals, CMAAS, FAAS, AAS or Transaction Services practice, or possess equivalent technical accounting experience. • Extensive experience researching complex accounting matters and preparing technical accounting memoranda supporting acquisitions, financings and other strategic transactions. • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and SOX 404 compliance. • Proven ability to engage, influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Operations and external auditors. • Excellent analytical, communication, project management and technical writing skills.

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