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Adtran · 6 days ago

Technical Accounting Controller

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Adtran is expanding its team and is looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to oversee its technical accounting function. This role involves collaborating with various teams to address complex accounting issues, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support SEC reporting requirements.

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Hiring Manager

Richard "Keith" Wagner

Responsibilities

Conduct technical accounting research, prepare accounting analyses, and collaborate with external auditors in addressing technical accounting matters that arise during Adtran's business operations and strategic transactions

Serve as a GAAP accounting liaison across Adtran, including but not limited to: Global Corporate Accounting, Tax, Legal and Entity Compliance, Human Capital Management, Treasury, and Internal Audit

Prepare revenue recognition analyses in accordance with ASC 606 for new fee arrangements, including reviewing contractual terms, identifying performance obligations, and evaluating timing of revenue recognition

Review SEC and BaFin quarterly and annual filings for compliance with US GAAP and IFRS including completion of the disclosure checklist

Support the quarterly and annual impairment analyses for goodwill and other intangibles in accordance with ASC 350 and long-lived assets as needed in accordance with ASC 360

Support other technical accounting areas as needed, including: fair value, stock-based compensation, derivative and hedging transactions, other employee compensation, acquisition accounting (including goodwill and intangible assets), non-controlling interests, earnings per share, and non-GAAP / segment reporting

Monitor, assess, and coordinate the adoption of new accounting and SEC pronouncements as well as industry trends in accounting and financial reporting, including the implementation of relevant internal controls

Draft and maintain Adtran’s formal accounting policies, as well as performing refreshed risk assessments, communicating new and revised policy documents, and supporting training

Draft transaction-specific accounting position memos and support communication to relevant functions

Support internal control compliance (SOX 404) within the accounting policy function

Support quarterly SEC filings to confirm proper reporting and disclosure of key accounting transactions

Collaborate on the identification and implementation of scalable technology and other solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the accounting policy function and across Adtran

Qualification

US GAAPTechnical accounting researchSEC reportingIFRS accounting standardsConsolidation accountingRevenue recognitionLease accountingInternal control complianceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree, Required

Minimum of 5-7 years of overall relevant experience, required

In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, with demonstrated proficiency in technical accounting research, analysis, and documentation

Working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards including key differences between IFRS and US GAAP

Experience applying accounting guidance in key areas including consolidation, revenue recognition, lease accounting, fair value measurement, stock-based compensation, and acquisition accounting

Experience working in a publicly traded company with knowledge of SEC financial reporting requirements, including periodic filings (10-K, 10-Q) and specialized rules (e.g. Rule 3-05, Rule 3-09, etc.)

Experience with internal control compliance (SOX 404)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to apply technical accounting guidance to complex and novel transactions

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including drafting high-quality technical memos and presenting accounting conclusions to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership

Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with both domestic and international colleagues in multiple countries across multiple time zones

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines

Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment