Technical Accounting Manager

AppLovin is seeking a top tier candidate to tackle the Company’s technical accounting and ad-hoc projects within the technical accounting and SEC reporting group. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated team player with a very strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations and internal controls and who thrives in an exciting environment with minimal supervision. This role is an individual contributor reporting to the Senior Director of Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting. 

What you will do:

• Research and document the US GAAP accounting and SEC reporting impact of new or unusual transactions in the form of white papers; work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting related to such topics.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams as part of the operational and technical implementation of new agreements or transactions.

• Direct interaction with external auditors, including key contact for technical accounting determinations and policy changes.

• Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and company policies as well as assessing the accounting impact and developing new workpapers and processes.

• Lead the accounting for M&A transactions including acquisition and divestitures, including coordination with valuation professionals, development of the purchase price allocation and ensuring all complex accounting matters are appropriately documented.

• Review significant vendor agreements and evaluate the impact

• Develop and maintain effective internal controls

• Assist in the preparation of all SEC filings and quarterly earnings release

• Ad hoc projects, analysis and reporting as required by management

What you bring:

• BS or master’s degree in accounting; CPA required.

• 6+ years or more of accounting experience, preferably including experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or relevant industry technical accounting experience.

• Accounting advisory and/or US GAAP public company experience preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to quickly assess the accounting and reporting implications of complex transactions.

• Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare well-written memorandums and presentations articulating these matters.

• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition, consolidation, investments and accounting for business combinations.

• Must possess excellent verbal, written and people skills.

• Must bring a firsthand, action-oriented approach, with the ability to prioritize and deliver timely results in a fast-moving environment with a wide variety of strategic initiatives.

• Exhibits pride of ownership and sets and adheres to uncompromising quality standards for deliverables

• Superior attention to detail

• An individual comfortable working independently while actively seeking guidance when necessary.

• Experience using NetSuite and Workiva is preferred.

US base pay range (total compensation package will be commensurate with experience)

$145,000—$195,000 USD

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