Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Global Finance Team Member

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT's 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyonc, and The Olympics

Position Purpose : We are looking for a highly motivated team player and strategic thinker to join our Global Finance Team. In this new role, you will lead the development and documentation of key accounting policies and technical memoranda, accounting research for complex business transactions (including M&A activity and purchase accounting), and support efforts to operationalize US GAAP for new acquisitions. In this role, you will partner closely with the VP, Controller and collaborate with our wider Global Finance Team by advising them on the accounting implications of complex business transactions and accounting policy elections. You will also have an opportunity to present your assessments and recommendations to senior leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities & Accountabilities : The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong foundation in US GAAP, experience in writing technical accounting policies and memoranda, and ability to demonstrate agility in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.

• Build, maintain, and update a library of internal accounting policies and technical accounting memos.
• Lead technical accounting research efforts and application of US GAAP to complex business transactions with the ability to weigh alternatives and advise on and influence the ultimate decision making.
• Articulate issues and recommendations in a concise manner to both financial and non-financial stakeholders to enable better decision-making.
• Ensure accounting for areas such as purchase accounting, stock compensation, derivatives, revenue recognition, and others is complete, accurate, and clearly documented in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist in maintaining organizational compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Participate in the monthly close process through timely preparation and recording of accounting entries in our ERP system.
• Participate in cross-functional teams during the due diligence process by providing expertise in the evaluation of accounting policies for M&A targets with the ability to operationalize US GAAP post-close through a balance of compliance with US GAAP while delivering practical insights and solutions for the business.
• Participate in the external audit process by providing necessary documentation and support.
• Other ad-hoc responsibilities may be assigned to meet the needs of the business.
• First six months : Driving application of purchase accounting for multiple current M&A opportunities and leading the documentation of related technical accounting memoranda. Ownership of recurring accounting responsibilities for several technical accounting areas and leading efforts to uplift internal documentation supporting company positions in accordance with US GAAP.
• First twelve months : Operationalizing US GAAP at newly acquired entities through collaboration with Global Finance Team and local finance teams and third-party service providers.

Qualifications & Experience : Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience. 7+ years of relevant technical accounting experience in industry or with a top-tier accounting or advisory firm (Big 4 preferred). Licensed CPA (active preferred). Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, specifically ASC 805 and ASC 606. Ability to research technical accounting matters and formulate policies and memoranda in a concise and organized manner. Ability to work and develop initial accounting conclusions independently. Proactive and pragmatic approach to problem solving and communication. Attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced private equity-backed environment.

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.