Employer description & source details
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior of Technical Accounting to join our growing Accounting team. As Shield AI scales its global aerospace, defense, software, and AI operations, this role will help ensure that complex transactions are accounted for accurately and reflected clearly in our consolidated financial statements. This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, and cross-functional business partnership. You will research and draft accounting conclusions for complex and significant transactions, support the preparation of audited financial statements and other monthly and quarterly reporting, and help develop scalable accounting policies, controls, and reporting processes. Research complex accounting - Analyze new, unusual, and complex transactions matters (such as leases, financial instruments, or business combinations) and prepare clear, audit-ready technical accounting memos and whitepapers under U.S. GAAP. Own end-to-end financial statements and disclosures - Prepare GAAP financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules; maintain roll forwards, tie-outs, and internal consistency checks to ensure outputs are complete and audit ready. Strengthen audit and control readiness - Coordinate assigned external-audit requests, maintain supporting documentation, and execute controls supporting financial reporting, SOX, and IPO readiness. Partner cross functionally - Work with Corporate Accounting, Legal, Corporate Development, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and Program Finance to evaluate transactions and implement approved accounting conclusions. 3+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, and/or a high-growth operating environment. Strong worki
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