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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INTRODUCTION
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!
CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Manager to join our Technical Accounting team in our CFO Advisory practice.
CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.
YOUR TEAM.
The group works with the office of the CFO function from startups to middle market to upper middle market companies. We help CFOs navigate strategic, operational, and accounting challenges. We regularly assist them in preparing for a public or a private transaction and work closely with the M&A group in providing pre and post-transaction support. Come and join us in our journey to helping other finance and accounting executives conceptualize and develop the finance and accounting infrastructure to scale for success.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.
We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Manage and prepare the external SEC financial statements and filing processes, including drafting of financial statements, equity roll forward, EPS calculation, footnotes, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A), completing SEC and GAAP checklists to include in quarterly reviewed and annually audited financial statements, ensuring compliance under U.S. GAAP and the SEC reporting requirements, as applicable
- Oversee technical accounting research and documentation of new accounting guidance, policies and procedures impacting the client’s financial statements.
- Monitor the activities of all accounting standard setting bodies, including the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the SEC, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and support analysis of the accounting and reporting effects of new 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 client’s accounting policies and financial documents.
- Work with clients and external auditors to collect information and input into the above referenced reports; coordinate, review and collect comments on the various drafts; prepare support files for all disclosures; challenge the appropriateness of disclosures; complete all relevant disclosure checklists and reporting questionnaires.
- Provide training, mentoring and participation in all aspects of external public company reporting
- Organize and communicate status related to assignments and projects
- Identify and proactively engage in business development activities including expanding client relationships, evaluating new market opportunities, and building relationships on behalf of the firm
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
- Five (5+) years of related progressive experience in public accounting or a mix in similar accounting field
- 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
- Candidate must have direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S-X and S-K) and preparation of financial statements and footnotes of public companies
- Prior experience in developing and addressing accounting issues with relevant guidance, application, and judgements supporting conclusions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Three (3+) years of relevant leadership experience, Big 4 or large regional experience preferred
- Experience leading teams and multiple projects
- Experience with SEC reporting, working with Workiva (WDesk) or similar SEC reporting tools
- Experience working with general ledger systems and reporting packages
- An active CPA, CA or equivalent
In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
LOCATION
In New York, the salary range for a Manager is $110,000 to $175,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded, and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few.
"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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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
- CohnReznick2

- Atlassian1

- Baker Tilly1

- LifeMD1

- Mastercard1

Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing3
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
- Technology & Software1
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, Atlassian, and Baker Tilly, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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, Harrison, and New York City 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 57% of technical accounting manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 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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