Senior Manager- Technical Accounting
Discovery Communications
Knoxville, TNThis was removed by the employer on 6/9/2020 11:31:00 AM PST
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The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting will be a part of the team responsible for the analysis, diagnosis and documentation of complex accounting issues impacting the Company both domestically and internationally and related policies. This individual should be comfortable working directly with senior management of the company as well as the external auditors.
Responsibilities
1. Assess, conclude on, and document accounting treatment for proposed international and domestic transactions and new contractual arrangements
2. Act as an accounting subject matter expert for various non-standard accounting topics
3. Take on a proactive role in accounting and accounting-related projects (e.g. implementation of new accounting standards, business and M&A projects)
4. Assist with the development and documentation of the company’s global accounting policies
5. Advise, guide and monitor peers as it relates to compliant accounting behavior
6. Create presentations for senior management
7. Work directly with the external auditors on the annual audit and quarterly reviews
8. Coordinate work activities with other company leaders around the world
9. Accountable for the performance of a team, sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion
10. Other duties and responsibilities as needed
Requirements
* BS in Accounting from an accredited institution
* Minimum of 7 years of experience and a strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), IFRS, and SOX requirements
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role
* CPA required
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States
It’s a plus if you have:
* Big 4 public accounting background
* Experience in financial reporting and/or technical accounting of an SEC registrant
* Experience working directly with external auditors to resolve complex accounting and reporting issues
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Attention to detail, accuracy and strong organizational skills
* Capacity to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Knoxville, KNX, Tennessee, TN, KNOX