Houlihan Lokey · 4 days ago
Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is a global investment bank with expertise in various financial services. They are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting to lead technical accounting, maintain U.S. GAAP accounting policies, and support the controllership function.
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Responsibilities
Monitor new accounting standards and draft technical accounting memos assessing their impact on the company
Prepare technical accounting analyses and documentation for significant transactions, including acquisitions, debt issuances, and other complex arrangements
Maintain and update the company’s U.S. GAAP accounting policies. Provide “plain English” versions that can be shared with key business partners
Support the CAO – US on key controllership tasks, including monthly internal management reporting to provide key insights to senior leadership
Manage the accounting for our global bonus plan and support of other operational accounting controllership areas as needed, such as revenue recognition and lease accounting
Lead accounting workstreams for major initiatives such as acquisitions and capital market transactions
Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, and Legal teams on structuring transactions and assessing accounting implications
Drive process improvements and implement best practices, including adoption of AI in the accounting function
Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and maintain strong internal controls over technical accounting processes
Support internal and external audit requests related to technical accounting and policy matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA license is mandatory
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or similar), with a focus on technical accounting and financial reporting
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
Strong technical research and documentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred
Additional industry experience in financial services or broker-dealer environments is a plus but not required
Prior experience working in a corporate accounting or finance role is a plus but not required
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) is a plus
Benefits
Discretionary incentive compensation
Competitive benefits package
Company
Houlihan Lokey
Houlihan Lokey is an investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, and financial restructuring.
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-08-12IPO
2005-10-31Acquired
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