Technical Accounting Director

Job Summary: The Technical Accounting & Reporting Director with his/her team is responsible for providing technical accounting guidance to the global finance organization and other corporate functions to ensure accurate and timely financial information in compliance with US GAAP.

A thorough knowledge of US GAAP is a requirement, as well as keeping current with US GAAP authoritative guidance and SEC rule trends and changes, while having the ability to research/document complex transactions, and work with external auditors on technical accounting positions. An understanding of finance and valuation principles is used in oversight responsibilities for global pension reporting, goodwill impairment testing, and valuation of assets and liabilities in business combinations. Collaborating and communicating with senior and executive level management is a requirement for this high visibility position. The position is also responsible for supporting certain areas within Forms10-K and 10-Q and other SEC reporting requirements.

The Technical Accounting & Reporting Director has a team of 3 employees and is also responsible for managing projects and maintaining relationships with global actuaries, valuation firms, and third-party due diligence teams.

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical accounting guidance in the identification and application of US GAAP, SEC, and other authoritative accounting guidance in support of the company's global finance organization.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to various levels of management throughout the global organization. This includes direct interaction with the Corporate Controller, CFO, global business unit general managers and controllers, and other functional management (Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, Internal Audit, Corporate Planning, Law, Tax, Treasury, R&D, and Corporate Development).
• Provide technical accounting guidance for business acquisitions through active participation as the primary US GAAP expert on the company's global merger and acquisition due diligence teams. Responsibilities include oversight of purchase price allocation, valuation of identifiable intangible assets, and providing general technical accounting support throughout the acquisition due diligence process. Support global finance integration initiatives as required.
• Frequently interacts with company's external auditors in evaluating technical accounting positions and public disclosure matters.
• Support the quarterly and year-end public reporting process through oversight of specific footnotes including acquisitions, pensions, and new accounting pronouncements.
• Provide technical updates and training as necessary to the global finance organization as well as other corporate functions.
• Manage the company's annual goodwill impairment testing.
• Manage the company's global pension and post-retirement measurement and reporting processes, including coordinating with international locations and oversight of actuaries.
• Lead a team of high performing professionals and provide oversight and guidance day to day.
• Supporting M&A Transactions and Strategic Investments: 25%
• Implementing New Accounting Standards and Accounting Policy Reviews: 10%
• Technical Research and Consulting: 25%
• Pension Accounting & Reporting: 15%
• Various Ad Hoc Projects: 10%
• Team Oversight and Training: 15%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 10+ Years of accounting and audit experience
• Audit experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm
• CPA
• Experience in interpretation and application of technical accounting rules and regulations
• Ability to analyze complex financial matters and understand complex financial models
• Currently employed in either a public accounting role, or in an industry role that requires current knowledge of technical accounting
• Ability to communicate complex topics to a broad range of financial and non-financial managers
• Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in interpretation and application of technical accounting rules and regulations, including
  • business combinations
  • pension valuation, accounting, and reporting
  • working knowledge of valuation and business valuations
• Master of Accountancy
• Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work independently and influence

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At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

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