The Opportunity:Flywire is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting to assist in revenue recognition and various technical accounting matters to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and internal & external audits. This role will report to our VP of Technical Accounting and External Reporting.The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. In addition, a successful candidate must have the ability to operate effectively in a rapidly scaling and dynamic environmentLocation:Remote but within the Boston or surrounding geography to periodically be able to meet in person in our Boston office location
What You'll Do:Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting standards, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and other relevant regulations.Advise and consult with senior management and other internal stakeholders on complex accounting matters.Review customer revenue contracts to determine and document the appropriate revenue recognition to be applied.Partner with Legal, Sales, Gross Margin Ops, and serve as the accounting point of contact on revenue recognition, and assist in contract structuring.Own ad hoc technical projects as needed (e.g., business combinations, debt issuance, equity transactions, and lease transactions etc.).Prepare technical accounting analyses and documentation for complex accounting issues and provide accounting consultation advice to the relevant business partners.Develop accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.Responsible for relevant financial statement disclosures including revenues, business combinations and leases.Assist with certain monthly and quarterly close activities and support operational teams’ accounting matters as the subject matter expert.Prepare/Review relevant internal control documentation for responsible areas and ensure compliance with SOX policies.Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and successful audit results