Technical Accounting Manager

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department OverviewThe position is part of the Corporate Controller’s organization and reports to the Assistant Corporate Controller. The Assistant Controller is responsible for external financial reporting, technical accounting and GAAP compliance, corporate consolidations, accounting and reporting for corporate functions, compliance with SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.
Job Description

Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we’ll follow up with an exploratory conversation

The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of external financial reporting and accounting policy. The individual will have responsibility for Motorola Solutions’ accounting and finance policies, accounting research and issue resolution, assist with periodic SEC filings, and compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations. He/she will focus on expanding and sharing U.S. GAAP accounting knowledge worldwide through an accounting issue resolution process, development of worldwide policies and processes, training and communication.

Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Decision maker for accounting issues impacting the business worldwide

• Close involvement in the accounting aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring and capital market transactions

• Significant interface with senior management, external auditors, legal counsel, treasury, tax, HR and strategy.

• Anticipates the impact to Motorola Solutions of proposed business models, strategic initiatives and compliance/regulatory changes, including the impact to financial forecasts, financial IT systems, and financial processes and controls

• Manages relationship with the external auditor, interfaces with SEC on matters of interest, transaction structuring with external counsel and investment bankers

• Prepares comment letters on proposed U.S. and International accounting standards

• Lead the Company’s efforts to adopt new accounting standards

Preferred skills

• Strong background in accounting research and issue resolution

• Technical accounting skills, including sound understanding of revenue recognition and lease accounting literature

• Significant public accounting experience, Big Four experience preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (or equivalent) preferred

Basic Requirements

• ​Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.