Technical Accounting Manager - Corporate Accounting

Company: FTI Consulting, Inc.
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: February 15, 2019

Job Description:

About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn. FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes. FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. About Core Operations: FTI Consulting's Core Operations functions provide support to our client service professionals so they are able meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Professionals within our Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Office Infrastructure, Legal, and Real Estate teams are dedicated to working together and delivering world class support across our global community. SUMMARY: This position will assist in managing the process and staff responsible for the technical review of new or significant accounting transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP. This position will collaborate with the corporate, segment, and regional finance teams, as well as, the legal and human resources teams to carry out their responsibilities. PRIMARY DUTIES: Technical Accounting Ongoing review of recurring accounting areas subject to estimates, judgments, and complexity (e.g. revenue, compensation, and goodwill impairment) including documentation of position papers Develop and present training material to segment and regional finance teams (e.g. revenue, leases, etc.) Assist with the review and preparation of Forms 10-Q, Form 10-K and the related, publicly-available presentations Review of recent accounting pronouncements and development of key technical accounting policies Draft technical accounting position papers for new and significant accounting transactions (e.g. purchase accounting, including contingent consideration) Assist with research over potential transactions including financing transactions such (i.e. debt or equity) and impairment analyses for goodwill, intangibles and long-lived asset groups and acquisition agreements to identify accounting risks. Assist in preparation of quarterly documentation of key accounting issues for management (i.e. Controller, CFO, Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee) and communicate the financial statement impact Advisory Advise segment finance teams on the appropriate revenue recognition for large or complex contracts with customers Review the segment finance team's documentation of estimates and judgments in revenue recognition Monitor the segment finance team's compliance with ongoing SOX requirements (revenue and compensation) Liaise with internal and external auditors for audit requirements over revenue recognition and new transactions Review quarterly quantitative and qualitative revenue recognition disclosures Assist the corporate, segment, and regional finance teams, on a consultation basis, with the appropriate accounting for compensation, leases, and cloud computing contracts, among others. #LI-MG1SDL2017

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