Group Technical Accounting Manager

  • W Talent
  • Oct 28, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Group Technical Accounting Senior Manager - US GAAP

Location: Remote based (with occasional site travel)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

The Role

An international engineering and manufacturing group is seeking a Group US GAAP Technical Accounting Senior Manager to join its expanding Group Finance function. This newly created role will lead the US GAAP conversion workstream (from UK GAAP) and manage key technical accounting areas for the purposes of consolidated group and quarterly reporting.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring robust, timely, and accurate US GAAP reporting across the Group, working closely with regional finance teams, Internationally. This is an excellent opportunity to gain global exposure and influence best practice within a complex, fast-paced, and evolving international organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the UK GAAP to US GAAP conversion process for group reporting purposes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Group policies.
  • Prepare and review technical accounting papers for internal review and external audit.
  • Support quarterly and annual reporting processes, including footnote disclosures and management reporting packs.
  • Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring timely resolution of queries.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and support to subsidiary finance teams globally.
  • Assist in the development and roll-out of group accounting policies and finance training programmes.
  • Contribute to ad-hoc projects including the accounting implications of business combinations, restructures, or other strategic transactions.

Experience Required

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with 5+ years' post-qualified experience.
  • Strong technical accounting background with proven knowledge of US GAAP
  • Prior experience in a large, complex, or multinational group or within a Big 4/mid-tier firm
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a collaborative mindset and strong problem-solving approach.

Why Join?

You'll be part of a business with a strong heritage, global footprint, and ambitious growth plans. The role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on group reporting processes, gain international exposure, and contribute to ongoing transformation within a dynamic and supportive finance team.