Waterstone Human Capital USA · 3 months ago
SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager
Waterstone Human Capital is seeking an intellectually curious and detail-oriented SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager to join their Accounting team. This role will oversee external reporting obligations and lead complex U.S. GAAP technical research and policy development while collaborating cross-functionally with various departments.
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Responsibilities
Lead technical accounting research and document conclusions through clear, concise memos
Evaluate the accounting implications of new products, business combinations, debt/equity issuances, and other non-recurring transactions
Serve as a subject matter expert for U.S. GAAP topics including ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 820, ASC 326, ASC 340, ASC 805, and ASC 810
Review contracts and proposed transactions in real-time in collaboration with Legal and business stakeholders to assess accounting impact
Assess and implement the impact of new accounting standards and regulatory updates
Maintain and update accounting policies and provide training to the broader organization on policy changes and technical topics
Lead or support the preparation and review of all SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, proxy statements, and earnings releases
Draft and review financial statement footnotes, MD&A, GAAP disclosure checklists, and supporting schedules
Manage XBRL tagging and ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with current SEC taxonomy
Coordinate the review and approval of filings with relevant internal stakeholders, legal counsel, and external auditors
Build and manage the SEC reporting calendar, aligning internal and external contributors with key deliverables and deadlines
Monitor SEC regulatory changes and best practices in public company disclosure, benchmarking against peers
Ensure compliance with SOX 404(b) requirements for financial reporting and disclosure controls
Participate in walkthroughs and support quarterly control assessments with evidence and documentation
Provide timely support during external audits and quarterly reviews
Develop strong working relationships across Legal, FP&A, Product, Tax, and business units to enable timely and accurate reporting
Serve as a reporting and technical accounting liaison for internal business partners and help bridge accounting guidance with operational execution
Identify and implement process enhancements related to reporting, controls, and data gathering
Support strategic projects, including new system implementations, M&A activity, or process automation
Promote continuous learning and best practices within the technical accounting and reporting function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and corporate accounting/reporting
In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal controls (SOX)
Strong technical accounting expertise with proven experience drafting memos and evaluating complex transactions
Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings, including financial statements and MD&A
Proficiency with reporting tools (e.g., Workiva, ActiveDisclosure) and ERP systems (e.g., Intacct, NetSuite)
Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred
Experience in a high-growth public company
Familiarity with XBRL tagging and SEC taxonomy
Exposure to financial reporting in the SaaS industry