Role in brief
Talos is seeking a Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager to lead financial reporting and audits in a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in US GAAP and a strong background in accounting, particularly in SaaS or technology sectors.
About the role
In this role, you will manage the preparation of consolidated financial statements and lead external audits across multiple jurisdictions. Your expertise in US GAAP will be critical as you navigate complex accounting standards and collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
You will join a globally distributed team and contribute to the improvement of reporting processes through automation and AI tools. Success in this position requires strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders.
Skills that matter here
- US GAAP: This role requires strong knowledge and practical application of US GAAP standards.
- SaaS: Experience in SaaS is important for understanding the accounting treatment of new products.
- Excel: Strong Excel skills are necessary for financial analysis and reporting.
- Sage Intacct: Familiarity with Sage Intacct is beneficial for managing financial data.
- Workiva: Experience with Workiva will help streamline reporting processes.
- AI tools: Utilizing AI tools is encouraged to enhance efficiency in workflows.
Who this role suits
- Candidates should have a strong accounting background, ideally with Big 4 audit experience.
- A proactive and detail-oriented approach is essential, especially when dealing with complex financial transactions.
- Effective communication skills are important for collaborating with non-finance teams.
- Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to reason through challenges will help in this dynamic environment.
From the employer
- Own preparation of consolidated and statutory financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures under US GAAP, including multi-currency consolidation and FX translation.
- Lead the group external audit and around five international statutory audits (including Ireland and Singapore), managing timelines, requests, and the resolution of open items.
- Research and document technical positions on complex and non-routine transactions, and present them to auditors, up to national office level.
- Partner with Sales, Legal, RevOps, and FP&A to define the accounting, billing, and reporting treatment for new products and revenue streams.
- Support technical workstreams including revenue recognition (ASC 606), digital assets (ASC 350-60), leases (ASC 842), share-based compensation (ASC 718), and M&A (ASC 805/810).
- Work closely with Operational Accounting to ensure the close produces accurate, reconciled inputs for reporting.
- Drive improvements to the reporting process, including disclosure automation, reporting tools such as Workiva, and AI-enabled workflows.
- Maintain accounting policies and contribute to ICFR documentation as the business scales.
- Support regulatory reporting for regulated entities, including broker-dealer reporting and CIMA VASP returns.
- 7+ years of accounting experience, including Big 4 (or comparable) audit experience at Senior or Manager level and 2+ years in industry.
- Strong US GAAP knowledge, with hands-on experience applying ASC 606 and other complex standards.
- A proven track record of preparing consolidated financial statements and disclosures, not only reviewing them.
- Experience leading external audits, ideally across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong technical writing skills, including memos and position papers that stand up to auditor scrutiny.
- Experience in SaaS or technology.
- Exposure to financial services, trading, or digital assets is a strong plus.
- Comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to reason from first principles where guidance is limited.
- Clear communication with non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience with Sage Intacct, Workiva, FloQast, or AI tools is a plus.
- CPA or ACA/ACCA preferred.
- You will also enjoy a comprehensive array of competitive benefits, regardless of your location, within our warm, welcoming, and ambitious company culture.
- Some of our benefits include:
- Retirement plan contributions
- Unlimited Vacation + a PTO bonus: Employees that take 15 days of vacation, with 5 days being consecutive, receive a $2000 USD bonus.
- Yearly discretionary cash bonus
- Employee stock options plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave for 20 weeks, after 1 year of service
- Global offsites and team outings
- A one-time stipend towards at-home office set-up for all employees
- A wellness credit of $50 accrued monthly, to go towards things like gym memberships, ski-passes, and work out classes.
- A lunch credit of $25 USD towards lunches for days in-office
- Donation matching up to $100 USD annually
- Other in-office perks: Catered lunches on Tuesdays, snacks, and drinks.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
The position is hybrid-friendly, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates should have 7+ years of accounting experience, including significant audit experience.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates can apply through the Talos website.
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