Director, Technical Accounting - Farmington, CT (Hybrid)

Job Overview

We are thrilled to announce that we are hiring a Director, Technical Accounting to our high performing team!

This senior-level accounting position will support the Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) Business Segment in the accounting and reporting for complex transactions. This position has deep knowledge and experience with authoritative U.S. GAAP, the ability to effectively research and interpret accounting guidance, and partner with the business to apply that guidance to specific transactions. Strong working knowledge of ASC 606, and the ability to effectively identify, diagnose, and communicate the impact of complex revenue transactions to the company’s leadership team are also key elements of this role.

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A Day In The Life

• Manage functional areas of responsibility including revenue compliance and business unit tax compliance to ensure activities are executed in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with internal controls and Corporate policy.
• Partner with the business to understand proposed transactions, diagnose the accounting and reporting, implications in relation to U.S. GAAP as well as implications to the company’s internal control environment, including complex revenue transactions, warranty arrangements and tax consequences.
• Support SAP implementations and other system integrations that require technical accounting and control support
• Support integration of new acquisitions by assessing the business for any complex transactions that would require additional accounting considerations
• Draft technical accounting memos, accounting position papers, and control documentation to support the company’s accounting conclusions and processes.
• Stay current with emerging accounting guidance that may impact the business, proactively assessing the impact and alternatives, and effectively communicating those findings to the company’s leadership team.
• Liaison with the company’s Hubbell Corporate accounting team on technical accounting matters, presenting findings, assessments and alternatives Finance leadership.
• Perform month-end close routines, including journal entry and account reconciliation reviews
• Special projects as assigned.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting required with a Masters in Accounting or MBA preferred
• CPA required
• 8-10 years of combined work experience in Big 4 and/or Corporate Accounting
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606, its principles, and the application of these principles to everyday revenue-related transactions.
• Operates efficiently and effectively with minimal oversight
• Ability to effectively identify, diagnose, and communicate the impact of complex business transactions to the company’s leadership team are also key elements of this role.
• Able to work hands on within the various departments of the organization and  communicate effectively up the chain of command.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment.
• Ability to research and prepare internal memos to support conclusions on technical accounting issues by utilizing Accounting Standard Codification and other technical accounting sources.
• Proficient in verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Exhibit a confident leadership presence and can effectively modify presentation styles to all levels within an organization.
• Highly organized with an ability to work well under tight time constraints and simultaneously manage multiple tasks.