Director of Strategic Transactions & Technical Accounting

Director of Strategic Transactions & Technical Accounting A leading alternative investment firm is seeking a Director of Strategic Transactions & Technical Accounting to join its growing finance leadership team. In this highly vis

About the Director of Strategic Transactions & Technical Accounting

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical accounting assessments and prepare accounting memoranda supporting acquisitions, financing transactions, entity restructurings and other complex strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Investments, Operations and executive leadership on the accounting implications of investments, financings and other significant transactions.
• Serve as the firm's subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and technical accounting guidance.
• Oversee the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, financial statement footnotes, MD&A and related disclosures.
• Support SOX 404 compliance, internal controls, accounting policies and disclosure controls.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting and SEC reporting matters.
• Monitor new accounting standards and SEC regulations, leading implementation efforts where appropriate.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting, accounting processes, internal controls and reporting automation.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; CPA required.
• Currently operating at Senior Manager level within a Big Four Accounting Advisory, Deals, CMAAS, FAAS, AAS or Transaction Services practice, or possess equivalent technical accounting experience.
• Extensive experience researching complex accounting matters and preparing technical accounting memoranda supporting acquisitions, financings and other strategic transactions.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and SOX 404 compliance.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Operations and external auditors.
• Excellent analytical, communication, project management and technical writing skills.

What sets this company apart:

This leading alternative investment firm platform manages a diversified portfolio of institutional investments and continues to expand its market presence through disciplined growth and strategic execution. Backed by an experienced leadership team, the organization offers a rare opportunity to move from advising clients on complex accounting issues to becoming part of the decision-making process.

What's next:

If interested in this position, please contact Nick Louca at nick.louca@robertwalters.com.