Role Summary: The Director of Technical Accounting & Reporting is responsible for leading the company’s technical accounting function, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and global statutory requirements, and overseeing external financial reporting. This role serves as a key advisor on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, and partners cross-functionally with finance, legal, tax, and operations teams. This individual will also play a critical leadership role in managing audits (including international statutory audits), implementing new accounting standards, and strengthening internal controls. Key Responsibilities: Lead the technical accounting function, including interpretation and application of U.S. GAAP Serve as the subject matter expert on ASC 606 revenue recognition, including contract review, policy development, and issue resolution Manage and coordinate global statutory audits, including audits in non-U.S. jurisdictions Partner external audit firm to ensure compliance with local GAAP and statutory reporting requirements Draft and maintain accounting policies and technical memos for complex transactions Lead adoption and implementation of new accounting standards Oversee relationships with external auditors and advisors Strengthen and maintain internal controls over financial reporting Act as the technical specialist for ASC 842 lease standards Manage accounting for acquisitions including opening balance sheets Tax specialist and liaison with external accounting firm Manage accounting for acquisitions including opening balance sheets Key Attributes for Success: Technical depth + judgment: Able to navigate ambiguous accounting issues and provide clear, defensible conclusions Global mindset: Comfortable operating across jurisdictions, cultures, and regulatory environments Operational pragmatism: Balances technical correctness with business practicality Executive communication: Can translate complex accounting issues into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders Ownership mentality: Takes accountability for outcomes, not just analysis Attention to detail without losing the big picture Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred) 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry Deep expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition Significant experience managing statutory audits in multiple non-U.S. jurisdictions Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements Experience interfacing directly with external auditors and executive leadership Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a multinational, high-growth, or public company environment ERP system implementations or upgrades (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) Experience supporting M&A transactions and integrations Exposure to IFRS and local GAAP frameworks Compensation is tailored to each individual based on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The rates mentioned in this posting represent only the base hourly, monthly, or annual pay and exclude potential bonuses, equity, or sales incentives, where applicable. Beyond base pay, we provide a comprehensive benefits package. ZRG Partners is Mac preferred environment.