Job Summary
The Technical Accountant is a high-impact role that will work cross-functionally throughout the organization to manage Portside’s technical accounting operations. This person will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex technical accounting issues primarily related to revenue, M&A, accounting software integrations, 805 valuations and compliance issues. The role is designed for someone who is detail-oriented and eager to seek out new ways to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical accounting issues quickly & accurately, and document accounting positions in memorandums for revenue, M&A, and other ad hoc transactions.
- Manage company compliance with US and international laws and regulations as they relate to finance operations (e.g. sales tax, GST, payroll taxes, income tax etc.)
- Accounting system implementations and improvements
- Assist the M&A team with various post-acquisition implementation activities including but not limited to; establishing opening balance sheets, valuations, working with external accounting firms, integrating the accounting tech stack, etc.
- Implementation of specialized accounting software
- Forensic accounting investigations and reporting
- Development and optimization of accounting processes and procedures for multi-entity, multi-currency operations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as FP&A, tax, legal, research, product, and operations to provide accounting guidance on contracts, business initiatives, and new transactions.
- Stay abreast of new accounting pronouncements and lead the implementation of necessary changes in accounting policies and practices.
- Other ad hoc projects as assigned
Qualifications
- BS in Accounting or finance, CPA or Masters preferred
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, B2B software or start-up experience is a plus
- Ability to think critically through complex situations and apply proper accounting treatment
- Prior experience with multi-company, multi-currency organizations
- Proven experience in an accounting advisory consulting practice, or industry experience in a technical accounting role.
- Strong understanding of ASC 606 and experience applying it in practice
- Experience working with modern software and systems, particularly NetSuite
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- M&A experience with a focus on ASC 805 evaluations