Technical Accounting Manager Jobs in New York
Technical Accounting Manager jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in financial services, asset management, private equity, insurance, and publicly traded corporations headquartered in the state. Most hiring is centered in New York City, with additional volume in White Plains and Stamford-adjacent commuter corridors, where firms like JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, and BlackRock maintain large accounting and finance teams. The most in-demand specialties are ASC 842 lease accounting, derivatives and financial instruments reporting, and SEC reporting for registered entities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Reporting &Technical Accounting Manager who will be a true business partner and strategic adviser to senior leaders of our Shutterstock team. The ideal candidate will be a professional with a comprehensive understanding of US GAAP, SEC rules, and a proven track record in complex accounting topics. As a key member of our Finance team, you will play a crucial role in leading and enhancing technical accounting processes and financial reporting.
Note - This is a temporary, 6 months fixed-term assignment.
The day to day:
Manage the SEC reporting cycle and assist with statutory financial statement preparation and audit coordination with external auditors.
Ownership of key operating and performance indicators (KPI’s), including constant currency calculations, for management and external reporting.
Serve as a key subject matter expert in intricate accounting topics such as revenue recognition, capitalized software, mergers and acquisitions and financial statement presentation.
Take end-to-end ownership of complex accounting projects, demonstrating expertise and leadership in your assigned areas of responsibility.
Analyze technical accounting transactions, present key findings to internal stakeholders, and document accounting white papers, calculations, and journal entries.
Potential to oversee equity accounting and stock-based compensation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Review and analyze new accounting pronouncements, determining their impact on the company, and assisting with documentation and implementation of new standards.
Build strong relationships with various teams, providing guidance on important and complex accounting topics.
Work on special projects identified by senior management, preparing accounting memos and supporting technical accounting positions as required.
What you’ll bring to the role:
7+ years of experience coming from Big 4 or a combination of Big 4 and tech company with focus on technical accounting and financial reporting.
Bachelors degree or equivalent technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of Workiva are a must.
Working knowledge of Workday Financials, Alteryex and Salesforce is a plus.
High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem-solving in technical accounting topics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
NY metro location is preferred.
Active CPA license is preferred.
Why Shutterstock:
You have a direct impact on the success of the company. Your team’s work matters and is essential to the evolution of our core business!
Executive leadership cares personally. They prioritize growth and planning your career path with your goals and passions in mind.
Flexibility to work between home and office with everything you need to be successful in both
Shutterstock connects diverse artists and creative professionals around the globe with the agencies, brands and people who need their work and services. It’s a place where creators come to be inspired and discover new ways to produce their best work.
Shutterstock enables its employees to drive culture and tap into the world around them to develop the toolbox and solutions that help others share their world views. At Shutterstock, your ideas will be welcomed, your uniqueness will be celebrated, and you will be supported in presenting your view of the world as you experience it. We’re champions of resiliency; quickly learning from our shortcomings in our pursuit of continuous growth.
Diverse teams are critical to our success. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply and we commit to creating and maintaining a culture where employees know they belong and have equal opportunities to succeed.
Hourly rate range for this role in the New York City Area is $65.00-$68.00 per hour.
Shutterstock Values
We are one team collectively focused on creating an unrivaled experience for our Customers and Contributors. Our Values represent the mindset of the employee who will thrive at Shutterstock. If you are passionate about what you do, and want to become part of a cutting-edge technology company building industry leading products, please apply.
Shutterstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Suitably qualified and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Shutterstock ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accommodation_request@shutterstock.com.
About the opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Reporting &Technical Accounting Manager who will be a true business partner and strategic adviser to senior leaders of our Shutterstock team. The ideal candidate will be a professional with a comprehensive understanding of US GAAP, SEC rules, and a proven track record in complex accounting topics. As a key member of our Finance team, you will play a crucial role in leading and enhancing technical accounting processes and financial reporting.
Note - This is a temporary, 6 months fixed-term assignment.
The day to day:
Manage the SEC reporting cycle and assist with statutory financial statement preparation and audit coordination with external auditors.
Ownership of key operating and performance indicators (KPI’s), including constant currency calculations, for management and external reporting.
Serve as a key subject matter expert in intricate accounting topics such as revenue recognition, capitalized software, mergers and acquisitions and financial statement presentation.
Take end-to-end ownership of complex accounting projects, demonstrating expertise and leadership in your assigned areas of responsibility.
Analyze technical accounting transactions, present key findings to internal stakeholders, and document accounting white papers, calculations, and journal entries.
Potential to oversee equity accounting and stock-based compensation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Review and analyze new accounting pronouncements, determining their impact on the company, and assisting with documentation and implementation of new standards.
Build strong relationships with various teams, providing guidance on important and complex accounting topics.
Work on special projects identified by senior management, preparing accounting memos and supporting technical accounting positions as required.
What you’ll bring to the role:
7+ years of experience coming from Big 4 or a combination of Big 4 and tech company with focus on technical accounting and financial reporting.
Bachelors degree or equivalent technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of Workiva are a must.
Working knowledge of Workday Financials, Alteryex and Salesforce is a plus.
High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem-solving in technical accounting topics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
NY metro location is preferred.
Active CPA license is preferred.
Why Shutterstock:
You have a direct impact on the success of the company. Your team’s work matters and is essential to the evolution of our core business!
Executive leadership cares personally. They prioritize growth and planning your career path with your goals and passions in mind.
Flexibility to work between home and office with everything you need to be successful in both
Shutterstock connects diverse artists and creative professionals around the globe with the agencies, brands and people who need their work and services. It’s a place where creators come to be inspired and discover new ways to produce their best work.
Shutterstock enables its employees to drive culture and tap into the world around them to develop the toolbox and solutions that help others share their world views. At Shutterstock, your ideas will be welcomed, your uniqueness will be celebrated, and you will be supported in presenting your view of the world as you experience it. We’re champions of resiliency; quickly learning from our shortcomings in our pursuit of continuous growth.
Diverse teams are critical to our success. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply and we commit to creating and maintaining a culture where employees know they belong and have equal opportunities to succeed.
Hourly rate range for this role in the New York City Area is $65.00-$68.00 per hour.
Shutterstock Values
We are one team collectively focused on creating an unrivaled experience for our Customers and Contributors. Our Values represent the mindset of the employee who will thrive at Shutterstock. If you are passionate about what you do, and want to become part of a cutting-edge technology company building industry leading products, please apply.
Shutterstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Suitably qualified and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Shutterstock ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accommodation_request@shutterstock.com.
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Technical Accounting Manager Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Airlines
- Law & Legal Services
- Media & Entertainment
- Technology & Software
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical accounting manager jobs across New York.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the New York State Board of Public Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting standards including ASC 606 and ASC 842
- Experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting memos and position papers
- Prior public accounting experience at a Big Four or large regional firm strongly preferred
- Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements for publicly listed or registered entities
Technical Accounting Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical accounting manager in New York?
You become a technical accounting manager in New York by first earning CPA licensure through the New York State Board of Public Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting New York's education and experience requirements. Most candidates build their foundation in public accounting at a Big Four or large regional firm before moving into an industry technical accounting role. Employers typically expect several years of experience in financial reporting, lease accounting, or revenue recognition before promoting someone into the manager level.
How much do technical accounting managers make in New York?
Technical accounting managers in New York earn a median of about $102,640 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,700 for the lowest 10% to over $171,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical accounting managers in New York?
Employers hiring technical accounting managers in New York right now include CohnReznick, Baker Tilly Canada, and Metropolitan Transportation Authority, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of publicly traded corporations, large financial institutions, and asset managers means demand for this role is consistent year-round across multiple industries.
Which New York cities have the most technical accounting manager jobs?
New York, Queens, and Buffalo have the most technical accounting manager openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its density of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and registered public companies that require dedicated technical accounting functions, while White Plains and other Hudson Valley suburbs attract hiring from multinationals and insurance companies that have relocated or expanded operations outside Manhattan.
Are there remote technical accounting manager jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many finance roles, because technical accounting work is largely research-driven, documentation-focused, and conducted in enterprise systems that support remote access. About 73% of technical accounting manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The most remote-friendly portions of the role tend to be accounting memo preparation, standards research, and policy drafting, while consolidations and audit support often require at least some in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a technical accounting manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a senior accountant or technical accounting analyst role at a Big Four firm or a large New York-based corporation and building experience with ASC 842 or revenue recognition projects before moving into a manager title. New York employers in financial services and insurance regularly hire new CPA candidates into structured rotational programs that include technical accounting exposure. A completed CPA license, even without the full experience requirement met, significantly improves candidacy for these entry positions at firms like PwC, EY, KPMG, and Deloitte, all of which maintain large New York practices.
Where can I find and apply to technical accounting manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to technical accounting manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and credentials, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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