Technical Accounting Manager

Job title: Technical Accounting Manager

About the Role The Technical Accounting Manager is part of the Corporate Controller’s organization and reports to the Assistant Corporate Controller, who oversees external financial reporting, technical accounting, GAAP compliance, corporate consolidations, accounting and reporting for corporate functions, and SOX/internal controls over financial reporting. The role will be based in Chicago with a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence about once per week.

What You'll Do

• Decision maker for accounting issues impacting the business worldwide
• Close involvement in the accounting aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring and capital market transactions
• Lead the finance due diligence associated with potential acquisitions and divestitures
• Review revenue contracts for compliance with ASC 606 including performance obligations and revenue allocation and provide annual revenue trainings across the organization
• Significant interface with senior management, external auditors, legal counsel, treasury, tax, HR and strategy
• Anticipates impact to Motorola Solutions of proposed business models, strategic initiatives and regulatory changes, including impacts to financial forecasts, IT systems, and financial processes and controls
• Manages relationship with the external auditor, interfaces with SEC on matters of interest, transaction structuring with external counsel and investment bankers
• Prepares comment letters on proposed U.S. and International accounting standards
• Lead the Company’s efforts to adopt new accounting standards

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred)
• CPA (or equivalent) preferred
• 6+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance, including experience in technical accounting, financial reporting and accounting research
• Strong background in accounting research and issue resolution
• Technical accounting skills, including a sound understanding of revenue recognition and lease accounting literature
• Significant public accounting experience, Big Four experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Big Four/public accounting experience beyond the minimum requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Target Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $155,000 USD
• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!