Job Description:

Likewize is searching for a Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager to join our team at our global Headquarters in Southlake, TX.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage the organization of the technical accounting team
Analyze new and proposed accounting standards in order to determine the impact on the company and implement new accounting standards as required.
Address year-end auditor inquiries via supporting schedules and accounting memorandums, as well as support for SOC1&2 and any other audits.
Conduct research of non-routine accounting transactions and conclude the appropriate application of U.S. GAAP.
Prepare general ledger journal entries for nonroutine transactions.
Collaborate with legal, procurement, sales, operations and other functions across the company on accounting treatment for new contracts.
Complete the annual US GAAP disclosure checklist.
Prepare or review quarterly analytics for reporting purposes.
Support the preparation of the annual and quarterly financial statements, footnotes, as needed.
Support various external reporting tasks, including both governmental and debtholders.
Maintain company accounting policies, updating when needed.
Document processes and procedures to aid in cross training team members.
Assist with internal control documentation, monitoring, and review.
Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as required.
Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes.
May serve as a back-up for the consolidation team in Hyperion HFM and FDM.
Collaborate within finance as well to complete tasks as needed.

If you are who we are looking for, you will have the following education, skills and/or experience.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field)
CPA certification, or Master’s degree in Accounting
6+ years of Accounting experience, with at least 2 years management experience
Public accounting experience, preferably Big 4
Strong knowledge of general accounting functions and related internal controls
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP/ accounting theory
Intermediate to advanced excel and word skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to conclude effectively
Ability to absorb new concepts and apply in work assignments
Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills and critical thinking skills
Ability to multi-task, shift priorities, and manage workload to meet assigned deadlines
Must work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and third parties; pitch in to help the team when needed

Preferred:

Foreign Currency revaluation and translation experience, global company experience
Hyperion HFM or FDM knowledge
JD Edwards ERP experience
Blackline experience
SEC Reporting experience
Insurance and/or Reinsurance; Service contract and/or Warranty; Distribution inventory experience

Our global headquarters in Southlake TX is easily accessible to both Dallas and Fort Worth and we are 5 minutes from Southlake Town Square. We offer competitive compensation, market leading benefits and many fantastic onsite amenities through our real estate partner, VariSpace. VariSpace is designed to elevate the way businesses approach the office. Our innovative workspace brings a first-class employee experience with covered parking, spacious break areas, raffles/games, onsite gym, cafeteria and state of the art facilities.