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Manager, Accounting Policy

Employer
Kforce Finance and Accounting
Location
Mclean, VA
Closing date
Oct 17, 2019
RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce has a client that is seeking a Manager, Accounting Policy in McLean, VA. Essential Duties: Prepare analyses supporting the development and evaluation of global accounting policies with input from accounting, finance and other operational teams Monitor the activities of all accounting standard setting bodies, including Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and craft analysis supporting the evaluation of the accounting and reporting effects of new standards, including the development of new accounting policies and the coordination of the adoption of accounting standards Research the accounting/disclosure requirements of new accounting standards and transactions, considering relevant accounting literature and the effect of the new standard or transaction on the company's accounting policies and financial documents Prepare written accounting memos documenting accounting issues and transactions for review by leadership and external auditors Formulate responses to accounting inquiries received from the accounting and finance teams to present to the team Prepare and deliver accounting related training materials Prepare analysis supporting the maintenance of accounting internal control policies/procedures and provide supporting documentation to the internal auditor regarding control procedures Coordinate with external auditors to provide requested documentation regarding financial statements and accounting treatment for specific transactions Organize and communicate status related to assignments and projects Mentor and develop direct reports REQUIREMENTS: Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing - including communication of accounting policies and procedures to corporate and field-based team members Complete discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all requirements for the team to fulfill responsibilities according to core strategic goals Strong analytical skills to solve problems effectively and creatively while maintaining a high level of flexibility, professionalism and integrity Effectively addresses any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate and actively identifies and prevents potential problems Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities Ability to coordinate between various corporate offices To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience: MA/MS Master's degree Five to Seven (5-7) years of professional experience Four to Five (4-5) years of related experience in public accounting or similar accounting field CPA license Experience with accounting technical topics and research Proficiency with disaggregating, analyzing and reconciling consolidated financial data in an accurate and timely manner Understanding of general accounting policies and procedures at a transaction level Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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