Technical Accounting Manager

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Accounting Manager to lead the organization’s most complex accounting areas. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate technical accounting treatment for leases, equity and other investments, revenue recognition, and other complex transactions and agreements. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in US GAAP, strong analytical capabilities, and a proactive mindset to drive process improvements and ensure compliance. 

• Lead the technical accounting review and documentation for complex transactions, including revenue recognition, equity investments, and intercompany arrangements. 
• Interpret and apply new accounting standards. 
• Draft and maintain accounting policies. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess accounting implications of new initiatives and contracts. 
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting. 
• Prepare memos on accounting treatment of transactions 
• Support the preparation of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with US GAAP. 
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors during audits and reviews. 
• Advise and distribute knowledge to team members on appropriate accounting treatment. 

• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and corporate technical accounting roles. 
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 820. 
• Demonstrated experience with complex accounting areas such as consolidations, eliminations, and multi-entity reporting. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together'svision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA  
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations. 
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau. 
• Proficiency in financial systems such as Sage Intacct, Concur, Blackline, and advanced Excel. 
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. 

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop, and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.