Director of Accounting Policy & Technical Acct.

International corporation headquartered on the Peninsula is seeking a Director of Accounting Policy and Technical Accounting.  This is a highly technical position, with responsibility for the research and application of US GAAP standards, primarily in the area of executive compensation.  Position requires an active CPA license and public accounting experience, preferably Big 4.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

· Apply U.S. GAAP to business activities and documenting analysis and conclusions primarily in the area of compensation arrangements (including executive compensation contracts, stock options, benefits and terminations), Income Taxes and Equity

· Apply the following accounting literature:  FASBs 112, 146, 87, 88, 106, 158, 123R, 109 and FIN 48

· Develop and maintain company’s global accounting policies manual in accordance with GAAP and SEC standards. Incorporate the SOX control standards within the Policy function.

· Provide training to regional accounting and finance teams on policies and accounting standards

· Evaluate impact and develop implementation plan of new accounting standards, and prepare implementation package for auditors

· Draft the companies significant accounting policies disclosure for the quarterly/annual disclosures

· Work with client incentives team to evaluate new customer contracts and advise on accounting treatment

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

· CPA (active status)

· 5+ years of Big Four public accounting and 3 years minimum of corporate experience (mid to large size public company)

· Strong technical accounting skills and experience in the implementation and handling of complex US GAAP accounting matters as well as familiarly with accounting research tools

· Experience in the preparation of SEC financial statement and footnotes for a public company

· Strong communication skills, especially in developing position papers and presenting to auditors and management

· Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customers

· Well-developed problem solving skills

· Ability to mange to a successful resolution of issues

· Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously

· Self-starter, flexible and change oriented