Our Finance team serves as a critical business partner responsible for managing all global activities related to financial performance, accounting, tax, forecasting, risk management, and asset management. What will I be doing? As the Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting you will have a hybrid role working with both the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting teams. This role will primarily be responsible for researching and documenting technical accounting analyses of complex transactions and preparing financial statement disclosures and related reporting under the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) to assist with completing required financial documents for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and other regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for developing accounting policies and training, implementing new accounting standards, and assisting with reporting under International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) and local accounting principles. More specifically, you will: Prepare written accounting memos documenting accounting issues and transactions for review by senior management and external auditors Prepare and review the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes for inclusion in quarterly reviewed and annually audited financial statements, ensuring compliance under US GAAP and the SEC, as applicable Prepare and/or review the earnings' release, documents to support the earnings' call, and additional needs of the Investor Relations team Formulate responses to accounting inquiries received from the finance and accounting teams to present to the team 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 the 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 and review subsidiary financial statements for various reporting obligations, ensuring compliance with all reporting and disclosure requirements under US GAAP or other standards, as applicable 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 Organize and communicate status related to assignments and projects Mentor and develop team members What are we looking for? We believe the success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills: Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas - including communication of accounting policies and procedures Attention to detail to prepare and review SEC filings and financial documents Complete discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize, and implement all elements required for the team to fulfill responsibilities according to core strategic goals Strong analytical skills to solve problems effectively while maintaining a high level of flexibility, professionalism, and integrity Effectively addresses any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate and actively identify and prevent potential problems Ability to work well under deadlines and optimally balance multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities Ability to coordinate between various functions and corporate offices To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications: CPA license Five (5) years of related experience in public accounting or similar accounting field Experience with accounting technical topics, research, and financial statements 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 It would be useful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: MA/MS Master's Degree Six to Seven (6-7) years of related experience In-depth experience with consolidation, revenue recognition, leases, stock compensation, business combination and/or derivatives, and hedging accounting technical topics and research Experience with SEC reporting, working with Workiva (WDesk) and iXBRL Experience with general ledger systems and reporting packages, specifically PeopleSoft and Hyperion Financial Management What is it like working for Hilton? The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton : a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands . Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World's Best Workplaces. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members' unique perspectives and voices-along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners-to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it's like to be on Team Hilton! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of his or her role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.