Technical Accounting Manager

Technical Accounting Manager

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Technical Accounting Manager

• Location : United States, Illinois, Chicago
• Location : United States, Michigan, Southfield
• Location : United States, Michigan, Detroit
• Location : United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Location : United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
• Location : United States, Michigan, Macomb
• Location : United States, Michigan, Flint
• Location : United States, Ohio, Toledo
• Location : United States, Colorado, Denver

Make your mark. Go beyond the numbers, do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference.

Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, you won’t be limited at Plante Moran.

We’ll encourage you to explore diverse opportunities to findyour focus and thrive in your chosen career.

Plante Moran enjoys a Workplace for Your Day model which, simply put, means no one knows the best place for you to physically work better than you.

Our staff choose their work location based on their individual day’s them the flexibility they need when they need it. If staff need to go into the office to collaborate, the space is there, and if they have a day where they need to focus alone, then staying home works just fine, too.

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to :

• Participate the firm-wide process of establishing firm-wide accounting policies and evaluating and implementing new accounting standards
• Participate in content development of internal resources for practice staff including :
• Accounting Technical Alerts and Updates for internal and external distribution
• Creation of guidance and tools for assurance staff
• Development of accounting and assurance training content
• Develop and maintain assurance programs and checklists
• Lead and support special projects as required, including research, analysis and communication
• Interaction with the firm’s Professional Standards Team Central Office and Industry Technical Leaders to determine impacts of new accounting and auditing standards in relevant industries
• Monitor, review and interpret impact on the Firm of new accounting / reporting standards, interpretations, or proposals promulgated by various professional and regulatory agencies including the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
• Develop responses to FASB, SEC, and IASB on their proposals for comment
• Provide support to firm-wide assurance, independence and quality management initiatives

The qualifications.

• CPA certification is required
• 6+ years of recent public accounting experience is required
• Demonstrated technical aptitude in accounting and auditing
• Strong technical research skills, including use of electronic tools
• 20% travel is required for this role

Our difference.

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different : we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, and an endless array of opportunities.

At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

So, what are you waiting for?