Sr. Accounting Manager - Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Resideo is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager - Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting. This role ensures external financial reporting is accurate, compliant, and aligned with U.S. GAAP. This role serves as a subject matter expert on complex accounting matters and will oversee key financial reporting responsibilities, including SEC filings, quarterly earnings release support, technical accounting research, implementation of new standards, and preparation of related disclosures. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong project management and communication skills, and thrives in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting. In addition, the successful candidate will be passionate about leading the team to success through coaching and mentoring opportunities to ensure the development of their employees' careers.  

JOB DUTIES:

Technical Accounting 

• Research and apply complex accounting guidance related to share-based compensation, debt, business combinations, restructuring, FX, derivative instruments, and other areas.  

• Draft and maintain global accounting policies. 

• Perform technical accounting research and prepare technical accounting memorandums. 

• Implement, develop, and communicate new accounting policies and processes to comply with newly issued accounting standards. 

• Support training on new accounting pronouncements and corporate policies. 

• Responsible for overseeing the global lease accounting process and disclosures. 

• Responsible for accounting for equity including equity-based compensation plans as well as assisting with updating stock-based compensation expense forecasts. 

Financial Reporting  

• Responsible for managing the completeness, accuracy, and fair presentation of the company's financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including reports filed with the SEC on Form 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K. This includes coordinating with legal, investor relations, finance, and treasury to ensure appropriate disclosures in the financial statements as well as the MD&A. 

• Keep abreast of new SEC and FASB disclosure requirements and update SEC documents as necessary. 

• Ensure consistency between technical accounting positions, external disclosures, and internal reporting. 

• Assist with earnings support materials and audit deliverables. 

• Support management’s SOX 404 compliance efforts related to financial reporting and technical accounting areas  

• Ensure proper documentation of key controls, policies, and procedures.  

• Partner with internal audit to address control deficiencies, remediation plans, and process improvements. 

• Act as a key liaison with external auditors and advisors.

Team Leadership: 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional controllers and finance leadership. 

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals. 

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture. 

• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for team members. 

• Collaborate closely with technical accounting, tax, treasury, legal, investor relations, FP&A, and internal audit teams. 

• Willingness to take on special projects as assigned.  

YOU MUST HAVE:

• CPA Certification 

• 10+ years of experience in Technical Accounting & SEC reporting with current US GAAP experience.  

• 5+ Years of team leadership experience in a finance or accounting environment.  

• Prior experience with Workiva, HFM, and Microsoft Suite.  

WE VALUE:

• Experience at a Big 4 or national CPA firm. 

• Working knowledge of US GAAP guidance including but not limited to ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 740, ASC 470, & ASC 718. 

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. 

• Ability to turn technical accounting guidance into understandable and digestible content for broader audiences.  

• Experience working in a Global publicly listed manufacturing company.  

• Excellent presentation and communication skills – ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization.

• Advanced Excel skills

• Hands-on SEC reporting and technical accounting experience at a publicly listed company.  

• Innovative mindset – ability to enhance processes and streamline efficiencies, while seeking ways to better utilize the power of AI.   

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Exposure to a variety of interesting accounting issues and business transactions inside of a public accelerated filer. 

• Opportunity to leave a legacy through identification and implementation of continuous process improvements.

• Be seen and heard with encouragement and empowerment to make decisions and actively engage in healthy debate.  

• Be your AUTHENTIC self!  

• Leverage your expertise to build and improve Resideo's culture and processes.