Remote Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Lead
at Mercury

Summary

Join our finance team as the Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Lead to establish and shape accounting policies and reporting standards at Mercury, ensuring financials comply with US GAAP and navigating complex financial transactions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience with an emphasis on technical accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent required
• Experience in a combination of audit and corporate experience in a financial statement reporting and technical accounting role
• Understanding of US GAAP accounting standards including but not limited to: ASC 350, ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 805, ASC 820, ASC 842
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and prepare memos on complex accounting transactions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex accounting issues to a diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency with financial reporting software and ERP systems such as NetSuite

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly financial statements and annual disclosures in accordance with US GAAP, including the statement of cash flows
• Prepare new or update existing accounting policy memos and review contracts for ASC 606 and other accounting implications
• Prepare technical accounting analyses for non-standard transactions including but not limited to acquisitions, equity award modifications, complex leases and new accounting pronouncements as well as internally developed software, intangible assets and other long-lived asset impairment, revenue recognition, leases, and foreign currency transactions
• Own the equity accounting and reporting process
• Monitor new FASB accounting pronouncements and assist in the implementation of new accounting standards
• Develop and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and technical accounting
• Provide product feedback on technical accounting considerations
• Assist with the audit and liaising directly with the external auditors
• Collaborate with internal teams across finance, product, and legal to address complex transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment