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Senior Lead, Technical Accounting
WeWork
New York, NY, United States
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Accounting Senior Lead, Technical Accounting – Policy
The Role:
Candidate will report to the Director of Technical Accounting - Policy and will be responsible for establishing and maintaining policies that directly and indirectly impact Company’s financial statements and financial controls. The position interacts with cross functional teams on a daily basis and provides guidance for general accounting, unique transactions and operational practices.
Responsibilities:
• Develop framework of company policy and draft accounting / finance policies and other related authorization matrix.
• Work with business function leaders across the company to implement, update and monitor policies.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert to educate accounting / finance personnel and business partners across the Company to develop technical accounting awareness and talent pipeline.
• Monitor new GAAP accounting requirements and how they will impact WeWork
• Revise Company financial reports and disclosures for the effect of new accounting standards, Company accounting policy and transactions
• Exposure to complex accounting for management review.
• Participate in special projects or ad-hoc analysis.
• Establish solid working relationships with various departments within WeWork.
• This is a fast-growing startup environment and the candidate must have willingness to pitch-in when asked to support other areas.
Degree/Licenses:
Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, CPA certification required.
Prior Experience:
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience with time spent in policy group, with top-tier public accounting being a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accounting policy memos by reviewing
• Strong knowledge and understanding of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting required.
• Working knowledge of Workday is preferred.