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Job Description

The Technical Accounting Manager plays a key role in managing external financial reporting, complex technical accounting assessments, and acquisition accounting activities for a dynamic, highly acquisitive organization. This position supports the preparation of audited U.S. GAAP financial statements, quarterly and annual reporting packages, and technical accounting analyses across a broad range of topics. The role partners closely with executive leadership, external auditors, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, and Accounting teams, offering an excellent opportunity for a technically strong CPA with a public accounting foundation who enjoys researching complex accounting issues, drafting accounting memoranda, and collaborating across the business to reach well-supported accounting conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP financial statements and related disclosures.
• Support the preparation of audited annual financial reporting packages and quarterly reporting packages for lenders and executive leadership.
• Assist with operational and management reporting delivered to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Partner with FP&A by preparing schedules and data used within monthly and quarterly reporting packages.
• Support year-end audit activities and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Perform research and technical accounting assessments on complex transactions and emerging accounting issues.
• Prepare detailed technical accounting memoranda and supporting documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Evaluate accounting implications related to ASC 842 Lease Accounting, ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, Business Combinations (ASC 805), goodwill and impairment analyses, internal-use and capitalized software accounting, debt and equity transactions, and other complex accounting matters as they arise.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather supporting documentation and develop well-supported accounting conclusions.
• Support acquisition accounting and purchase accounting analyses for newly acquired practices.
• Assist with valuation-related accounting considerations and business combination assessments.
• Participate in integration-related accounting and reporting activities for newly acquired entities.
• Support a high-volume acquisition environment in which the organization completes dozens of acquisitions annually.
• Partner closely with Legal, FP&A, Treasury, Operational Accounting, and executive leadership teams to align accounting treatment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with external auditors to support audit requests, technical accounting positions, and financial statement reviews.
• Assist with the development, documentation, and maintenance of accounting policies.

Essential Skills

• Active CPA certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Big 4 public accounting experience or equivalent top-tier public accounting background.
• Strong experience researching and documenting technical accounting issues.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application to complex transactions.
• Proven experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and supporting analyses.
• Hands-on experience with ASC 842 Lease Accounting and ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.
• Experience supporting audited financial statements and annual audit processes.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with external auditors and executive leadership.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and be physically present in the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manager-level experience in public accounting or industry.
• Experience with business combinations and acquisition accounting, including purchase accounting.
• Experience supporting private-equity-backed organizations.
• Exposure to healthcare, retail, consumer services, or multi-location business environments.
• Experience working with Oracle ERP systems.
• Experience partnering with Legal on regulatory or compliance-related accounting matters.
• Interest in working in a high-growth environment with significant career development opportunities.

Work Environment

The role operates in a hybrid work environment based in the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia market, with in-office work expected approximately two days per week. The position offers remote flexibility during close weeks to support intensive reporting and technical accounting activities. The organization maintains a professional, collaborative culture that emphasizes cross-functional partnership with Legal, FP&A, Treasury, Operational Accounting, and executive leadership. The environment is fast-paced and growth-oriented, driven by a high volume of strategic acquisitions completed annually. Oracle ERP and other modern financial systems and tools are used to support reporting, analysis, and integration activities, providing exposure to sophisticated technology and processes within a high-growth setting.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vienna, VA.

The pay range for this position is $76.93 - $86.54/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Vienna,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

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