Job Description

The Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting Associate Director is primarily responsible for researching and documenting accounting positions and analyses for a variety of complex areas, as well as proactively monitoring and performing impact analyses with respect to new accounting standards and other regulatory developments.

This role is Hybrid to Boston. 3 days in office.

6 month contract with the chance to extend.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform technical accounting research and prepare analyses and accounting whitepapers, including complex areas such as:
• collaboration accounting; revenue recognition; variable interest entities/other consolidation matters; business combinations
• and asset acquisitions; and goodwill and intangible asset impairment assessments/testing.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Company’s accounting policies.
• Provide support to Business Development for proposed opportunities, including researching and documenting expected
• accounting and financial statement impacts.
• Proactively monitor new accounting and reporting guidance affecting the company, including preparation of executive-level
• summaries and detailed project implementation plans.
• Lead and collaborate cross-functionally to implement new accounting standards, including assessing the related financial
• reporting implications.
• Act as primary liaison for internal/external auditors for all areas of responsibility.
• Supervise and mentor other technical accounting and SEC reporting team members to develop their accounting and problemsolving skills.
• Manage or participate on special projects as needed.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Comprehensive and current understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting principles and regulations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Experience with implementing new accounting standards.
• CPA required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Typically requires 8 years of progressive financial accounting and reporting experience in Big 4 public accounting firm / public company accounting department or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay Range

$90-$95/HR

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