Director of Technical Accounting – New Jersey – Bridgewater

Client – Our Client is a leading Multi-Billion dollar Global Retail Company.

Job Location: US – New Jersey – Bridgewater 

Position Summary

Seeking Director to manage a staff of four to execute select accounting and reporting responsibilities. This position will also be involved with special projects, including accounting for complex transactions that arise.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee company’s global derivative financial instrument accounting, including appropriate documentation for effective hedge treatment, preparing financial reporting disclosures, and maintaining support for auditors.
• Account for and disclose company’s debt/debt-related accounts on balance sheet and income statement.
• Oversee company’s debt covenant reporting, including company’s compliance with key ratios.
• Facilitate quarterly meetings with Treasury and Legal departments to review debt covenant calculations.
• Oversee company’s incentive compensation accounting, including bonus accounting and equity compensation accounting.
• Responsible for certain areas of 10-Q/10-K filings (e.g., liquidity, debt, stock-based compensation, earnings per share) and for reviewing the company’s annual proxy statement.
• Oversee special projects, including accounting for complex transactions.
• Ensure adequate internal controls for areas of responsibilities and confirm SOX narratives are kept up to date.

Candidate Requirement:

• Four-year degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA required with 8+ years’ experience in public accounting and/or corporate reporting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, yet practical in applying accounting processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively across corporate departments.
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently and multi-task effectively.
• Strong decision making skills and acute attention to details.
• Adaptability, resourcefulness, and creativity.
• Preferably a senior manager (8+ years’) out of the advisory practice at a BIG 4 or combination of corporate experience and BIG 4 experience.
• Prior experience with National Office experience.
• Strong technical accounting background.

Benefits: 

• Company provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits program.
• Company provides a positive work environment and health and wellness programs.
• Company provides additional perks, including discounts on clothing brands, associate referral bonus programs, and educational assistance programs.