Technical Accounting Manager

As the Manager of Technical Accounting, you will serve as a key subject matter expert elevating the company's accounting rigor, ensuring compliant revenue recognition (ASC 606), and strengthening global consolidation processes. In this high-impact role, you will research and interpret GAAP guidance, evaluate non-routine transactions, and author authoritative technical accounting memos. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams across the U.S. and internationally, you will translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business guidance for executive leadership and non-accounting stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Policy

• Research, interpret, and apply complex U.S. GAAP guidance, including ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 810, and ASC 718.
• Author timely, defensible technical accounting memos outlining conclusions for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their potential impact on financial statements and disclosures.
• Develop, document, and maintain corporate accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC standards.

Revenue Recognition

• Oversee revenue accounting across multiple revenue streams to ensure strict ASC 606 compliance.
• Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance during contract negotiations to evaluate terms, identify multiple performance obligations, and establish appropriate revenue treatment.
• Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and analytics around revenue reporting.

Consolidation & Corporate Compliance

• Manage monthly and quarterly consolidation across multiple domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate accounting for intercompany eliminations, foreign currencies, equity method investments, and non-controlling interests.
• Support financial statement disclosure processes (Form 10-Q / 10-K standards) during quarterly and annual closes.
• Oversee specialized compliance filings, including U.S. State & Local Tax (SALT) requirements, tariff reconciliations, and corporate statistical surveys.

Controls & Audit Leadership

• Design and implement standardized accounting processes and internal controls aligned with SOX requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on finance initiatives, system enhancements (ERP), and M&A integration activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA license required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience; strong foundation in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred).
• Proven hands-on experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 810, and technical memo writing.
• Demonstrated background managing complex multi-element revenue arrangements.
• Exceptional ability to translate intricate GAAP standards into clear, practical guidance for non-finance business partners.

Preferred:

• Background in a publicly traded, high-growth, or international business environment.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and IFRS standards.
• Hands-on experience with mid-market ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).

What Success Looks Like

• Audit Scrutiny: Defensible, well-documented technical positions that pass audit reviews cleanly.
• No Surprises: Timely, accurate revenue recognition and global consolidation reporting.
• Governance: A robust framework of internal controls and updated accounting policies.
• Strategic Partnership: Recognized across Finance, Legal, and Sales as a business-minded technical advisor.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses-this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1