Technical Accounting Manager

The Role: 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. What You Will Do: 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. Basic Skills/Qualifications: • 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 Skills/Qualifications: • 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 t