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Job Title
Manager Accounting Research
Job ID
8306
Location
Pittsburgh
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
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Regular
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JOB OPENING #: 8306
POSITION TITLE: MANAGER ACCOUNTING RESEARCH
DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTING POLICY AND SEC REPORTING
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POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required;
Active CPA license required;
Minimum of 10+ years combined public accounting, technical accounting and external reporting experience at a publicly held company required; Experience in the financial services industry preferred
In-depth technical knowledge of US GAAP, SEC rules and the ability to conduct complex research independently required
Proficiency in Word, Excel and use of the Internet
Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards preferred
MAJOR DUTIES:
Review major, most complex transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, new products, financing arrangements, among others, and determine appropriate U.S. GAAP treatment through the use of research tools and application of guidance. Provide written documentation of relevant conclusions. Present findings to the Director, Accounting Policy for final approval and external auditors for concurrence.
Participate in monitoring the standard-setting authorities for changes in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards and communicate changes that pertain to Federated Hermes’ business to the Corporate Accounting managers.
Participate in the determination of proper presentation and disclosures in various SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q and 8-K).
Review and analyze complex contracts for proper accounting treatment.
Collaborate with accounting policy team in determining accounting requirements as they relate to specific questions or transactions (both actual and proposed), and provide written documentation of relevant conclusions.
Review and comment on exposure drafts of new accounting pronouncements or requests for comment on behalf of Federated Hermes.
Liaise with external auditors to present documentation related to complex accounting issues.
HOURS/LOCATION:
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (overtime as required)
Federated Hermes Tower – Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hybrid Location (office/remote)
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:
Ability to review and understand complex legal agreements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving
Ability to analyze complex financial transactions
Reading/proofreading
Reasoning/analyzing
Verbal aptitude
Transfer of knowledge
Math and calculation
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COMMENCEMENT DATE: 10/21/2021
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