Sr. Manager of Technical Accounting

Job Description:

Location: 9045 River Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240

This is an in-office position that offers a hybrid schedule.

 

Company Overview: 

Performing over 75 million locates annually, USIC is the most trusted name in underground utility damage prevention.  USIC also provides a full suite of utility services throughout the United States.

Our Mission: to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partners’ infrastructure and critical assets.

 

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Technical Accounting will play a critical role in understanding and managing complex technical accounting issues, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.

This individual will be more than a technical resource as they will act as a trusted business advisor, translating complex accounting guidance into practical, decision-ready insights for finance and operational leaders.

This role requires someone who can bridge the gap between rigorous technical analysis and real-world business impact, ensuring stakeholders understand not just what the accounting says, but what it means for the business.

The Senior Manager will work closely with the VP of Technical Accounting to ensure robust financial reporting, maintain the integrity of the company's accounting processes, and serve as a proactive partner to the broader organization.

This role provides a strategic opportunity to shape financial operations and build credibility with internal and external stakeholders alike.

 

Responsibilities:


* Provide expert-level technical accounting guidance on complex issues including revenue recognition, leases, financial instruments, business combinations, and equity transactions – translating technical conclusions into clear, actionable implications for business partners.



* Stay up to date on US GAAP and other regulatory changes, ensuring the company’s compliance with new accounting standards, rules, and regulations, and proactively communicating the practical impact of these changes to non-accounting stakeholders.



* Prepare technical accounting memos and financial statement disclosures that are not only technically accurate but accessible and useful to business decision-makers.



* Partner with other teams (e.g., Legal, Commercial, IT, Operations, Controllership, FP&A) to assess and resolve complex accounting issues, acting as a thought partner in structuring deals and transactions rather than weighing in only after the fact.



* Serve as a go-to resource for business teams navigating the accounting implications of new contracts or initiatives, helping them understand accounting considerations early in the decision-making process.



* Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies related to technical accounting activities.

Develop and implement best practices and policies in accounting and reporting processes.



* Engage with external auditors, e...