Lead Accountant (Hybrid)

The Technical Accounting group partners with our US-based divisions and Corporate functions (treasury, worldwide reporting, tax), providing accounting insights, general accounting review, and reporting for leases, revenue, acquisitions, and other complex accounting areas.

Who we want

Business partners.  People who build connections with other teams and coordinate cross-functional collaboration. 

Enthusiastic players.  People who are excited by the opportunity to be part of designing and building new processes for the future.

Relationship-builders. People who create genuine, trusting relationships with internal team members, business partners and leadership.

Strong communicators.  People who clearly and proactively reach out to others to collaborate on effective solutions.

What you will do

• Function as an extension of the divisional teams, proactively communicating and leading meetings to resolve issues and implement improvements. 

• Perform critical month-end close functions for our divisions, ensuring journal entries and reconciliations are completed timely and accurately in accordance with Corporate policy.

• Execute SOX internal controls related revenue recognition and reserves, deferred revenue, lease accounting, intangible impairment analysis, and contingent consideration

• Prepare quarterly SEC reporting schedules

• Perform and present monthly financial statement reviews

• Influence divisional leaders by effectively communicating ideas, recommendations, and insights to drive positive change and achieve organizational goals.

• Recommend and implement process improvements to ensure integrity and efficiency while driving consistency between our US-based divisions.

• Assist with GAAP research and preparation of accounting position memos, e.g., ASC 606 and 842

What you need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree

• 4+ years of experience in related field

Preferred:

• Solid understanding of GAAP, experience researching and applying GAAP

• CPA / Big 4 experience

• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management and Blackline software

The candidate will need to live within a reasonable commuting distance to our Flower Mound, TX location. We are generally in office 2 days a week and work from home on the other days.