Senior Accountant - Technical Policy & Financial Reporting

What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Accountant, Technical Policy & Financial Reporting to play a key role in all aspects of our technical accounting, policy development, global consolidation, and financial reporting functions.

This position will have significant responsibility for external lender reporting, internal reporting for executive leadership, and key technical accounting research.

The Senior Accountant will own the development and maintenance of accounting policies, ensure compliance with GAAP, and drive global consolidation and acquisition integration activities.

This position reports to the Director - Financial Reporting & Global Consolidations and will have significant exposure to the CFO and senior leadership.

Beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, this role provides opportunities to contribute to executive-level communications through the preparation of financial analyses, presentation materials, and business performance insights used in discussions with senior leadership and key external stakeholders.

Work Arrangement: This position is hybrid in Moon Township, PA, which is preferred; however, remote candidates who are able to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours will also be considered.

What You'll Do:
• Prepare and manage external reporting packages for lenders and private equity stakeholders in compliance with GAAP and debt covenant requirements.
• Develop financial analyses, presentation materials, and supporting schedules for executive leadership.
• Support the communication of financial results, business performance, and key accounting matters to internal and external stakeholders.
• Research complex accounting transactions and prepare detailed technical accounting memoranda, including matters related to business combinations, debt and equity arrangements, and other significant or non-routine transactions.
• Develop, maintain, and update corporate accounting policies to support compliance with GAAP and industry best practices.
• Drive the global consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations and the integration of newly acquired entities.
• Participate in monthly close activities for key corporate areas, including debt, reserves, and stock-based compensation, ensuring accurate reconciliations and analysis.
• Prepare debt covenant calculations, quarterly and annual lender reporting packages, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Contribute to internal control activities, including documentation, testing, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and financial reporting through automation, data analytics, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled tools.
• Assist with special projects, financial and informational requests, and strategic initiatives as needed.

What You Need to Succeed:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related ...