Robert Half is hiring: Technical Accounting Manager in Milpitas

We are in search of an interim Technical Accounting Manager to join our team in Milpitas, California. As a Technical Accounting Manager, you will be pivotal in monitoring and analyzing new accounting standards and transactions, managing corporate accounting policies, and collaborating with internal clients. This role offers a short term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzing and understanding complex transactions, applying intricate accounting standards to them, and developing effective solutions.

• Monitoring and researching new accounting standards, summarizing their impact, and leading process changes to adapt to new requirements.

• Managing corporate accounting policies, collaborating with stakeholders for the implementation of necessary revisions to adapt to changes in the business, organization, or accounting standards.

• Collaborating with internal clients such as General Accounting, Corporate FP& A, Manufacturing Operations, IT, Treasury, Corporate Development, Legal, Internal Audit, Real Estate Operations, and Shared Services.

• Conducting periodic reviews and assessments for complex accounting areas including impairment assessments, restructuring, equity investments, consolidation, joint ventures, and lease accounting.

• Preparing financial statements and disclosures for complex accounting areas.

• Managing effective and efficient audit execution by liaising with external auditors and company stakeholders.

• Possess a deep understanding of technical accounting principles.

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role, such as a Technical Accounting Manager or equivalent.

• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain complex accounting literature.

• Excellent analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations.