Senior Manager of Technical Accounting

SkyWater is hiring a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager of Technical Accounting to join our corporate accounting team. In this critical leadership role, you will serve as the Company's subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. You will be responsible for researching complex accounting issues, drafting technical position papers, monitoring accounting standard updates, overseeing the Company's adoption of new accounting standards, and supporting financial reporting, policy development, and strategic transactions. This position reports directly to the Vice President Corporate Controller and will work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Tax, Operations, and Business Development.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the company's expert on U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and emerging accounting standards;
• Lead the evaluation and documentation of complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leasing, business combinations, debt/equity, stock-based compensation);
• Advise stakeholders (Legal, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, M&A) on accounting implications of contracts, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
• Draft comprehensive technical accounting memos and provide guidance to finance leadership and external auditors;

• Assess the provisions of new accounting standards, make recommendations to the Corporate Controller and new accounting standards adoption, and lead implementation efforts to adopt such standards;
• Maintain and enhance existing accounting policies;
• Support the External Reporting team in the review of financial statements and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, etc.), ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as a primary contact of the external auditors during quarterly reviews and the year-end audit, including providing supporting documentation and service coordination;
• Engage in special projects, notably development of ERP and other financial reporting system enhancements;
• Lead process improvement initiatives; and
• Prepare and present materials to the Company's Audit Committee.

A candidate should expect their time to be allocated across these responsibilities as follows:

• 60% technical accounting assessments;
• 20% new accounting policy adoption and policy management; and
• 20% projects and other accounting work.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or higher
• CPA license
• 7+ years in public accounting and/or technical accounting
• Organized and proactive with an ability to manage multiple activities
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships and facilitate cross-functional collaboration and partnerships
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented
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  U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Oracle NetSuite ERP system; and
• Familiarity with Wdesk financial reporting software (Workiva)

The annual salary range for this role is $129,040 - $193,560. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets