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Recruiting for this role ends on November 30th 2026.
Work you'll do
As a Specialist Manager, Technical Accounting on the Technical Accounting team, you will be responsible for:
- Review complex arrangements involving revenue, leases, investments, consolidation, joint ventures, and other topics to identify accounting issues and determine the appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with US GAAP.
- Researching accounting guidance, evaluating fact patterns, and preparing technical accounting memoranda, position papers, and client-ready analyses
- Support the Accounting Policy team in writing, reviewing, and updating the Firm's accounting policies across a range of accounting topics to ensure policies remain current and reflective of the latest applicable standards.
- Monitor FASB standard-setting activity and interpretive guidance from the AICPA and Big Four technical publications; assess the relevance and potential impact of proposed and final standards on the Firm's accounting positions and financial reporting.
- Critically review merger, acquisition and divestiture (MA&D) transactions under ASC 805, Business Combinations, ensuring accurate identification and resolution of accounting issues.
- Partner with business stakeholders, Corporate Development, and Finance Business Partners to evaluate MA&D transactions and support the proper application of accounting policy and purchase price allocation valuation considerations.
- Ensure MA&D transactions, joint ventures, and other wholly owned subsidiaries maintained off ledger are recorded and reported accurately and timely, while confirming MA&D controls operate effectively to preserve data integrity and reliable financial information.
- Support discussion with business leadership, Office of General Counsel, Quality Risk Management, Finance Business Partners, and consultation with National Office Partners, Principals, Managing Directors on complex accounting issues.
- Support system enhancement and transformation initiatives, with a particular focus on revenue recognition system requirements.
- Translate accounting requirements into functional and technical design Support system enhancement and transformation initiatives, with a particular focus on revenue recognition system requirements.
- Translate accounting requirements into functional and technical design specifications to support system enhancements, automation solutions, and end-to-end process improvements.
- Identify and drive process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and strengthen controls within the Technical Accounting function.
- Support firm-wide special projects by evaluating technical accounting implications, identifying key issues and advising on appropriate accounting treatment
The successful candidate will posses these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
The Team
Our Technical Accounting team supports complex accounting matters, including accounting policy, financial reporting, transaction accounting, and implementation of new accounting standards. The team works closely with finance, controllership, and business stakeholders to analyze technical issues, develop practical recommendations, and support execution in deadline-driven environments.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- 5+ years of experience of relevant technical accounting experience, preferably in a professional services firm or public accounting.
- Advanced understanding of key accounting pronouncements including ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), ASC 810 (Consolidation), ASC 842 (Leases), and ASC 323 (Investments - Equity Method)
- Experience with researching technical accounting issues and prepare clear, authoritative accounting memoranda.
- Ability to travel 0-15%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
- Experience in a large professional services or multi-entity organization.
- Experience supporting MA&D transactions including purchase price allocation and integration accounting.
- Familiarity with FASB standard-setting processes and monitoring emerging accounting issues.
- Experience with SAP, Workiva, or other financial reporting systems.
- Experience using artificial intelligence tools to support accounting research, document review, and preparation of technical accounting memoranda.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,600 to $162,800.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Recruiting for this role ends on November 30th 2026.
Work you'll do
As a Specialist Manager, Technical Accounting on the Technical Accounting team, you will be responsible for:
- Review complex arrangements involving revenue, leases, investments, consolidation, joint ventures, and other topics to identify accounting issues and determine the appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with US GAAP.
- Researching accounting guidance, evaluating fact patterns, and preparing technical accounting memoranda, position papers, and client-ready analyses
- Support the Accounting Policy team in writing, reviewing, and updating the Firm's accounting policies across a range of accounting topics to ensure policies remain current and reflective of the latest applicable standards.
- Monitor FASB standard-setting activity and interpretive guidance from the AICPA and Big Four technical publications; assess the relevance and potential impact of proposed and final standards on the Firm's accounting positions and financial reporting.
- Critically review merger, acquisition and divestiture (MA&D) transactions under ASC 805, Business Combinations, ensuring accurate identification and resolution of accounting issues.
- Partner with business stakeholders, Corporate Development, and Finance Business Partners to evaluate MA&D transactions and support the proper application of accounting policy and purchase price allocation valuation considerations.
- Ensure MA&D transactions, joint ventures, and other wholly owned subsidiaries maintained off ledger are recorded and reported accurately and timely, while confirming MA&D controls operate effectively to preserve data integrity and reliable financial information.
- Support discussion with business leadership, Office of General Counsel, Quality Risk Management, Finance Business Partners, and consultation with National Office Partners, Principals, Managing Directors on complex accounting issues.
- Support system enhancement and transformation initiatives, with a particular focus on revenue recognition system requirements.
- Translate accounting requirements into functional and technical design Support system enhancement and transformation initiatives, with a particular focus on revenue recognition system requirements.
- Translate accounting requirements into functional and technical design specifications to support system enhancements, automation solutions, and end-to-end process improvements.
- Identify and drive process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and strengthen controls within the Technical Accounting function.
- Support firm-wide special projects by evaluating technical accounting implications, identifying key issues and advising on appropriate accounting treatment
The successful candidate will posses these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
The Team
Our Technical Accounting team supports complex accounting matters, including accounting policy, financial reporting, transaction accounting, and implementation of new accounting standards. The team works closely with finance, controllership, and business stakeholders to analyze technical issues, develop practical recommendations, and support execution in deadline-driven environments.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- 5+ years of experience of relevant technical accounting experience, preferably in a professional services firm or public accounting.
- Advanced understanding of key accounting pronouncements including ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), ASC 810 (Consolidation), ASC 842 (Leases), and ASC 323 (Investments - Equity Method)
- Experience with researching technical accounting issues and prepare clear, authoritative accounting memoranda.
- Ability to travel 0-15%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred:
- Experience in a large professional services or multi-entity organization.
- Experience supporting MA&D transactions including purchase price allocation and integration accounting.
- Familiarity with FASB standard-setting processes and monitoring emerging accounting issues.
- Experience with SAP, Workiva, or other financial reporting systems.
- Experience using artificial intelligence tools to support accounting research, document review, and preparation of technical accounting memoranda.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,600 to $162,800.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical accounting manager jobs.
- CPA license required or actively in progress
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP including ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 805
- Experience writing accounting position papers and technical memos
- Public accounting background, typically at a Big Four or regional firm
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Bachelor's degree in accounting with a master's or MBA preferred
Tips for Your Technical Accounting Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the standard
List the specific ASC codifications you've applied, not just 'GAAP experience.' Hiring managers want to see ASC 606, ASC 842, or ASC 805 named directly so they can match your background to the technical issues they're currently dealing with.
Highlight your memo and whitepaper output
Technical accounting managers are expected to document positions for auditors and regulators. If you've written accounting position papers, disclosure memos, or policy documentation, call that out explicitly. Most candidates skip this and it's a real differentiator.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists technical accounting manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies with recent accounting complexity
Companies that have recently gone public, completed an acquisition, or adopted a new revenue model face immediate technical accounting needs. Search for openings at those organizations first since they have the most urgent and substantive work.
Prepare a technical issue walkthrough for interviews
Be ready to walk through a real accounting issue you've researched and resolved, from identifying the applicable guidance to the conclusion you reached. Interviewers at this level test your research process, not just your knowledge of the answer.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
When you get an offer, ask specifically about the complexity and volume of technical issues the team handles annually. A higher-scope role justifies a stronger compensation ask, and asking the question signals that you understand what the job actually demands.
Technical Accounting Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most technical accounting managers?
The companies hiring the most technical accounting managers right now include Protiviti, Oscar Health, and CohnReznick, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at companies navigating recent transactions, IPO preparation, or adoption of new accounting standards.
How many technical accounting manager jobs are remote?
About 85% of technical accounting manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-heavy and research-oriented nature of the role. Sub-areas like revenue recognition research, lease accounting, and policy development tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to close processes or audit liaison work more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a technical accounting manager?
Start by earning a CPA license, then build two to four years of experience in public accounting where you regularly research and apply complex GAAP guidance. Move into an industry technical accounting role, take ownership of accounting policy documentation, and develop experience communicating positions to external auditors. Demonstrating the ability to lead a technical research project from question to conclusion is the clearest path to the manager title.
Can you get a technical accounting manager role without prior management experience?
Yes, many technical accounting manager roles are individual contributor positions despite the title, focused on research and documentation rather than direct reports. Employers hiring candidates without prior management experience prioritize depth in a specific area like consolidations, derivatives, or lease accounting, along with a portfolio of technical memos that shows you can work independently on ambiguous accounting questions.
What does the technical accounting manager interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your background and specific technical areas. A technical interview then asks you to work through a real accounting scenario or present a past position paper. Final rounds often include a panel with senior finance or accounting leadership who assess both technical depth and your ability to communicate complex conclusions clearly.
Where can I find and apply to technical accounting manager jobs?
You can find and apply to technical accounting manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching a role before it closes.
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