Senior Manager, Technical Accounting - Trisian-Global Consulting LLC

Position: Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Trisian-Global Consulting LLC is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Manager of Technical Accounting to work on-site in Springdale Arkansas.

As part of Corporate Accounting, this position will serve as an expert and project lead on various U.S. GAAP and SEC technical accounting issues by researching complex transactions and new accounting guidance independently, assessing implications, documenting conclusions, communicating with the impacted businesses and corporate departments, training, and managing an implementation plan.

This position is expected to routinely provide technical accounting guidance in various areas such as: contracts, revenue recognition, leases, derivatives, VIE assessments, impairment analysis, acquisitions, divestitures, and overall application of new and existing accounting standards. This position specifically works largely with leases; therefore, experience and deep understanding in this area is preferred. Further, this position is expected to develop other Technical Accounting and larger Corporate Accounting team members who assist with the completion of the technical accounting reviews.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelors degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this job; Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (preferred)
• Experience: 7 plus years of related experience preferred, specifically including Technical Accounting/writing accounting memos.
• Computer Skills: Requires advanced computer skills; must have working ability with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook and ability to perform technical research using various research tools; some working knowledge of SAP and Power BI preferred.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and ability to research complex GAAP accounting standards, document conclusions and communicate effectively across accounting and non-accounting stakeholders. 
• Ability to simplify complex topics, both verbally and in written communications. 
• Strong team-oriented skills as well as a high level of self-motivation in working independently. 
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people across various levels functions and locations.
• Track record for exceeding multiple goals on various short term projects simultaneously.

If you are a driven and experienced accounting professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. 

Job description

As part of Corporate Accounting, this position will serve as an expert and project lead on various U.S. GAAP and SEC technical accounting issues by timely researching complex transactions and new accounting guidance independently, assessing implications, documenting conclusions, communicating with the impacted businesses and corporate departments, training, and managing an implementation plan.

This position is expected to routinely provide technical accounting guidance in various areas such as: contracts, revenue recognition, leases, derivatives, VIE assessments, impairment analysis, acquisitions, divestitures, and overall application of new and existing accounting standards. This position specifically works largely with leases; therefore, experience and deep understanding in this area is preferred. Further, this position is expected to develop other Technical Accounting and larger Corporate Accounting team members who assist with the completion of the technical accounting reviews.

The candidate must rely upon experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks/projects in a timely manner including the ability to work under tight deadlines and working proactively with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters.

Building and maintaining effective working relationships with various levels in the organization and being a champion of Tyson’s mission core values and team behaviors as well as the RIGHT behaviors are critical to this role.

Location: This position will be based onsite @ Tyson’s Corporate Headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. Relocation assistance may be provided for those candidates that meet the Tyson Relocation policy guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this job; Accounting or Finance degree preferred.

Experience: 7 plus years of related experience preferred specifically including Technical Accounting/writing accounting memos

Computer Skills: Requires advanced computer skills; must have working ability with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook and ability to perform technical research using various research tools; some working knowledge of SAP and Power BI preferred.

Communication Skills: Excellent written presentation and verbal communication skills.

Special Skills: Certified Public Accountant (preferred); Excellent technical accounting knowledge and ability to research complex GAAP accounting standards, document conclusions and communicate effectively across accounting and non-accounting stakeholders; Ability to simplify complex topics, both verbally and in written communications; Strong team-oriented skills as well as a high level of self-motivation in working independently; Ability to work with a diverse group of people across various levels functions and locations; Track record for exceeding multiple goals on various short term projects simultaneously.

Supervisory: Currently no direct reports but must work in a TEAM with a wide variety of groups to accomplish responsibilities.

Travel: 1 to 4 domestic trips a year.

Tyson Foods is not interested in receiving former Tyson Foods employee candidate submissions. Please do not submit candidates who have worked at Tyson as they will not be considered.

What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?
• Technical Accounting Research experience
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to work in a group and with other stakeholders
• Experience writing memos
What are the nice-to-have skills?
• Lease Accounting experience (ASC 842)
• Generally curious mindset
Describe how this position fits in your organization.
This position is within the Technical Accounting group. This group works with various stakeholders throughout the organization to address complex accounting issues. We help ensure that significant/complex transactions are accounted for appropriately in accordance with GAAP.
What is exciting about this opportunity? Please include team and company culture.
We have a great team culture – we enjoy spending time with one another and have weekly team activities we do together. In addition, Corporate Accounting overall has a great culture and is very supportive. Regarding our work, the Technical Accounting group does have monthly/quarterly tasks that are routine, but at least half of what we work on varies from day to day and provides us with a unique opportunity to get to know all aspects of the business.
Is there additional variable compensation?
Possible Annual Bonus up to 15%
There is a possibility for sponsorship.
No
There is equity in this position.
Previous: Yes
New: No
Is relocation available?
Yes, nationwide
Is this a new position, or a backfill?
Backfill
This position has direct reports.
No
Work hours are flexible.
No