Technical Accounting Manager

Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience, including experience with a Big 4 accounting firm (National Office experience preferred) and/or related SEC reporting experience at a large, multi-national, publicly held corporation.

Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred.

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including SEC reporting requirements.

Proven ability to build relationships with team members, business leaders, and global accounting functions.

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Morningstar is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join our global Finance organization, which is focused on business partnership, innovation, automation, and process improvement.

The Technical Accounting Manager is responsible for providing technical accounting research on complex issues and supporting the organization in interpreting and implementing new accounting standards.

This role acts as a subject matter expert, collaborating with the controllership, financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, audit, and business teams to address technical accounting matters.

This position reports to the Director – Financial Reporting.

Research, interpret, and apply accounting standards and interpretive guidance to complex and/or non-routine transactions (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, significant investments).

Prepare technical accounting memos and documentation to support accounting decisions and present conclusions to senior management and external auditors.