Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Policy Job at SAIC in Reston

Description

This position reports to the Director of Technical Accounting & Policy within the Office of the Corporate Controller.This position will be responsible for managing the technical accounting assessments and providing technical accounting guidance on a variety of complex transactions to key stakeholders and senior management; managing the implementation of new accounting standards; supporting the external reporting process by drafting new footnote disclosures; and ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures are maintained for all relevant process areas.

This position can be worked remotely within the U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the review and evaluation of revenue contracts entered into by SAIC and research the relevant US GAAP accounting guidance to determine the appropriate accounting treatment
• Manage the technical accounting assessment of significant and unique transactions entered into by SAIC (including stock compensation arrangements, lease accounting, capitalized software, acquisitions & divestitures, joint ventures, debt refinancings, restructuring activities, etc.) and provide guidance to various business functions and senior management
• Prepare accounting memorandum and executive summaries/presentations that document the accounting impact of significant and unique transactions
• Manage the preparation of SAIC's annual goodwill impairment assessment
• Manage the evaluation of SAIC's reportable and operating segments
• Manage the technical accounting for SAIC's stock-based compensation awards
• Manage the technical accounting assessment for SAIC's merger & acquisition activities, including determining purchase price allocations for business combinations; reviewing the reasonableness of third party specialist valuation reports; evaluating key accounting considerations such as contingent consideration; and evaluating potential differences in significant accounting policies
• Manage the review of new accounting pronouncements to determine the impact on SAIC and, when applicable, assist with the implementation of new standards
• Provide technical accounting support and analysis to SAIC's business group controllers
• Evaluate the disclosure requirements and prepare 10Q/10K footnote disclosures for certain complex accounting areas
• Manage the drafting of new/updated global accounting policies on an as needed basis
• Maintain and monitor department compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Provide analysis and support to SAIC's external auditors
• Manage and develop a team of two individuals
• Other special projects, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Business Administration or related field)
• Certified public accountant
• A minimum of 9 years of accounting experience, with at least 4 years of Big 4 public accounting (audit) experience.
• Subject matter expert in the technical accounting areas of revenue recognition, goodwill impairment assessments, stock-based compensation, segment reporting, lease accounting, capitalized software, business combinations, and debt modifications/extinguishments
• Strong understanding of SEC reporting and disclosure requirements
• Significant experience with preparing technical accounting memorandum and global accounting policies
• A strong interest in performing technical accounting research over a broad range of topics. Able to navigate and interpret relevant authoritative literature and evaluate and recommend solutions to senior management.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral) and a demonstrated ability to prepare organized work paper files
• A proven ability to deliver on commitments and deadlines
• Unquestioned personal integrity
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong multi-tasking skills and flexibility to switch from one project to the next
• Government contracting experience a plus
• US Citizenship is required for this position

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.