Dir, Technical Accounting

Lead the research, documentation, and resolution of technical accounting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC guidance, and company accounting policies, and determine the appropriate accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions. Author and maintain technical accounting position papers, whitepapers, and memoranda that clearly document the facts, authoritative guidance, analysis, and conclusions reached, and that withstand internal and external audit scrutiny. Monitor, interpret, and communicate new and emerging accounting standards and SEC rulemaking, including evaluating the implications of new pronouncements on accounting policies, disclosures, and financial reporting. Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and provide periodic training to finance and accounting teams on new and emerging accounting guidance. Provide technical accounting expertise for complex transactions, contracts, proposed structuring, business initiatives, revenue arrangements, leases, derivatives and hedging, business combinations, investments, equity and stock-based compensation, and financing structures. Support management on mergers, acquisition, divestiture, and separation activities, including valuation coordination, purchase price accounting, and related transaction accounting documentation. Own and maintain the company's accounting policy and technical memo library, ensuring policies remain current with authoritative guidance and are applied consistently across the organization. Lead, develop, and engage the technical accounting team and other cross functional teams, providing ongoing guidance, support, coaching, performance feedback, and career development. Establish clear goals, accountability, and expectations through regular conversations, one-on-one discussions, performance reviews, and talent calibration processes. Identify technical, professional, and interpersonal development opportunities for team members and cross functional team members. Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred Active CPA license required. 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting, financial reporting, and/or external audit experience. Demonstrated depth in U.S. GAAP research and application to complex, non-routine transactions, with working knowledge of IFRS and the ability to bridge U.S. GAAP and IFRS concepts for statutory reporting. Prior experience leading, managing and developing teams of technical accounting professionals. 6+ years of experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm and additional experience with a large accelerated SEC filer or Fortune 500 company. Experience in consumer products, CPG, food, retail, coffee, beverage, or related industries. SAP experience preferred. Experience with revenue recognition, leases, derivatives and hedging, business combinations, investments, financing structures, stock-based compensation, impairment analyses, non-GAAP governance, and SEC reporting support. Support preparation of Audit and Finance committee communications and presentations to the Board. Support the preparation of pro forma and carve-out financial information, as well as responses to SEC comment letters, in coordination with External Reporting, legal, and external auditors. Provide technical input to the Consolidations team on the accounting conclusions underlying consolidated results, without responsibility for close, consolidation, or ledger ownership. Support local statutory audits by resolving technical accounting questions raised by component auditors and advising on IFRS or local GAAP disclosure requirements. Manage or support the non-GAAP governance process, including interaction with senior finance leadership and alignment with SEC guidance on non-GAAP measures. Ensure technical accounting conclusions, policy decisions, and related documentation are supported by appropriate internal controls, including controls over accounting research and the review of significant judgments. Work closely with External Reporting, Consolidations, statutory reporting and Global Shared Services teams, legal, tax, treasury, commercial, and operational teams to address technical accounting questions and support business initiatives, developing a deep understanding of dependencies across these functions. Engage early on new business initiatives, contracts, and transactions to identify accounting implications, assess reporting and disclosure consequences, and advise on structuring considerations before deals are executed. Prepare and present analyses, reports, and materials for management and senior leadership. Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses as directed by accounting and finance leadership. Process Improvement and Transformation Establish, maintain, and continuously improve the company's accounting policies, technical research protocols, and documentation standards, driving consistency in how complex accounting matters are analyzed and concluded.