Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Company: Stanley Black & Decker
Location: New Britain
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAbout the JobThe ideal candidate will be a CPA with recent U.S. GAAP and SEC Reporting experience, either with a Big 4 firm, or a mix of public accounting and industry experience. This company offers tremendous long-term career growth opportunities. If you are looking to take your career to the next level with a company that is poised to continue prospering in the future, please explore this rare high-level opportunity. Position Summary:The Senior Manager of Technical Accounting will provide critical accounting support for this publically traded company. This individual will be responsible for overseeing and performing various technical accounting analyses and making recommendations to CAO and Controllership leadership and other business leaders as necessary. The position will be supported by a Senior Accountant.Responsibilities include:Provide technical accounting guidance to corporate functions (e.g. Treasury, Tax, Controllership) and business unitsOversight of certain accounting areas including pensions, leases, equity investments and capital transactions (e.g. debt/equity financings)Support quarterly close and reporting processes, including ownership of certain SEC disclosure areas and footnotes Prepare and review technical accounting position papers, policies and proceduresIdentify ways to promote efficiencies within the technical accounting process to create a best practices environmentMaintain knowledge of current and proposed FASB and SEC reporting pronouncements to ensure successful adoption and proper application in the company---s accounting and reporting processesSupervise, mentor and develop assigned staff Participate in special projects and initiatives, as necessaryREQUIREMENTS:8 years of progressive accounting experience with Big 4 Audit public / private mix Excellent (current) technical accounting skills Strong supervisor with proven ability to develop talented professionals Position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with executivesCPA is requiredStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP requirements, along with excellent research and issue resolution skillsRequisition Number73778BRBusinessUS - Corporate No. of Positions1EEO StatementAll qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran---s status or any other protected characteristic.FunctionFinance and Accounting Featured Category on SBD CareersFinance & AccountingCity: New BritainState/Country/Province: Connecticut

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