- Monthly managerial and quarterly/annual SEC/CSA financial close across US, Canadian, and Luxembourg entities, reporting in CAD with USD- and EUR-denominated contracts
- SEC periodic filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and SEDAR+ equivalents under dual SEC/CSA disclosure obligations
- Technical accounting research and policy — including ASC 606 revenue recognition across a portfolio of complex government contracts, ASC 842 lease accounting, ASC 815/480 derivative and equity classification, and ASC 280 segment reporting
- Coordination with external auditors (PCAOB-registered) on the annual audit and quarterly reviews
- Design and implementation of SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting as an EGC
- ERP implementation and optimization (Sage/ACCPAC or equivalent multi-entity, multi-currency platform)
- Board and Audit Committee reporting, including preparation of materials for public company governance and SOX compliance
- MD&A drafting support in coordination with the CFO and securities counsel
Requirements
- CPA required; Big 5 or national firm public accounting background strongly preferred
- 10+ years of experience, including meaningful time in or supporting SEC-reporting public companies
- Demonstrated fluency with US GAAP technical accounting, particularly ASC 606 for complex revenue contracts; government contract and/or SaaS/services revenue experience a strong plus
- Experience with dual-listed, multi-currency, or multi-jurisdiction reporting environments preferred
- Familiarity with SPAC/deSPAC transaction mechanics and first-year public company build-out a plus
- ERP implementation experience, as well as integration of Human Resources, Payroll and expense tracking systems into the overall ERP accounting environment
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a lean team with high ownership
- Located in or able to commute to Westchester County, NY; Fairfield County, CT; or Litchfield County, CT
- Self-starter who can manage in a hybrid remote position and utilize ERP, third-party and AI tools to structure an efficient and effective accounting function across multiple geographies
- Managerial experience - will have 2-3 direct reports located in Canada and Luxembourg
Core Competencies
Expertise in SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting, and Financial Compliance, with a strong focus on US GAAP and ASC standards. Proven ability to implement SOX-compliant controls and manage ERP systems in multi-currency environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- CPA
- SEC Reporting
- US GAAP
- ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
- ERP Implementation
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Technical Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- SOX Compliance
- ASC 842 Lease Accounting
- ASC 815/480 Derivative Classification
- ASC 280 Segment Reporting
- MD&A Drafting
- Dual-Listed Reporting
- Multi-Currency Reporting
- Government Contract Accounting
Soft Skills
- Highly Organized
- Detail-Oriented
- Self-Starter
- Team Management
- Comfortable in Hybrid Work Environment
Certifications & Qualifications
- CPA
Industry Keywords
- SEC Filings
- PCAOB
- Public Company Governance
- SPAC
- DeSPAC Transactions
Tools & Technologies
- Sage
- ACCPAC
- ERP Systems
- AI Tools
- Third-Party Accounting Tools