Director, Technical Accounting Job at RGA Global in New York

About R/GA In our 40-year history, we’ve changed a lot—from a culture-defining film title studio (Superman, Alien, Ghostbusters); to an interactive advertising agency; to an award-winning product and marketing agency with design, technology, communications, ventures and IP practices. We like change, and like to navigate our clients through it too. Our approach to work is always human first. This unwavering focus helps us create meaningful and memorable experiences that live across digital platforms and often blur the line between the digital and real worlds. We believe disruptive thinking happens when you collide experts in design, technology and culture. About the Role R/GA is entering a new chapter of inorganic growth under private equity ownership. With the recent acquisition of Addition and a pipeline of future targets, we are looking for a Director, Technical Accounting to anchor our M&A financial integration. This role will be the technical architect behind our Buy & Build strategy. You will lead the purchase price accounting for the Addition deal, standardize the accounting integration playbook for future acquisitions and ensure our standalone financial statements are audit-ready. As a key strategic partner to the Executive Director, Global Controller, this role plays a pivotal leadership position in advancing global finance initiatives, strengthening our accounting infrastructure, and ensuring rigor and consistency across regions. This role will work alongside a dedicated Treasury Manager who will be responsible for daily cash management, allowing you to focus purely on technical accounting, M&A and reporting integrity. This is a high-impact role designed for a seasoned accounting leader who enjoys operating at both the strategic and executional levels. You’ll lead the accounting perspective on sophisticated transactions, guide global integrations and system enhancements, and influence how accounting standards are operationalized across the organization. Here’s what you should know if you want to be a Director, Technical Accounting at R/GA: On any given day you might Lead technical accounting for complex non routine transactions ensuring compliance with US GAAP and preparing clear audit ready documentation Own acquisition accounting under ASC 805 including purchase price accounting valuation of intangible assets and goodwill contingent consideration and post close accounting for current and future acquisitions Partner with executive leadership and investors on M&A activity supporting due diligence identifying accounting risks and advising on deal structure and financial implications Oversee opening balance sheets and post acquisition integration ensuring acquired entities are aligned with company accounting policies and integrated into close and reporting processes Serve as the technical accounting authority developing and harmonizing accounting policies particularly revenue recognition ASC 606 across a growing multi entity organization Prepare technical accounting memos and analyses related to complex areas such as equity based compensation debt arrangements impairments and emerging accounting guidance Lead consolidation and external reporting for a multi entity structure ensuring accurate intercompany eliminations and scalable reporting processes Act as the primary liaison to external auditors leading audit planning and execution and defending key accounting judgments Support lender and investor reporting ensuring compliance with credit agreements and acquisition related reporting requirements Drive finance integration for acquired businesses including ERP alignment general ledger migration and adoption of time tracking and project accounting systems Identify and lead accounting process and system improvements to enhance efficiency controls and scalability Collaborate with global finance leaders supporting consistent accounting practices and strong internal controls across regions Advise senior finance leadership on accounting strategy audit readiness and high priority finance initiatives The ideal person Brings depth, confidence, and sound judgment to highly complex accounting matters Enjoys operating as a trusted advisor and problem-solver in ambiguous, evolving environments Thinks holistically about how accounting decisions affect systems, controls, operations, and downstream reporting Can independently assess risks, design solutions, and drive execution without oversight Communicates complex concepts with clarity and credibility to senior stakeholders Demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and attention to detail in all deliverables You bring 10-12+ years of experience, with a specific focus on M&A / Transaction Services (either in Big 4 Transaction Advisory or in-house at an inquisitive company) CPA Certification + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Experience physically integrating a newly acquired company’s trial balance into a parent company’s ledger Deep expertise in ASC 805 (Business Combinations) and ASC 350 (Intangibles/Goodwill). You must have physically prepared or audited a Purchase Price Allocation before Advanced expertise in the U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 842, business combinations, and complex financial instruments Proven experience leading in-house M&A accounting activities, from pre-deal assessments through post-acquisition integration NetSuite experience required; familiarity with SAP, Hyperion, or similar ERP systems strongly preferred Experience operating in global, multi-entity, multi-currency environments (US, LATAM, EMEA, APAC) Track record of leading complex accounting initiatives such as system implementations, integrations, or global process redesigns Strong ability to translate accounting standards into scalable systems and operational workflows Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and skilled in Google Workspace, with strong analytical and modeling capabilities Clear, confident communicator with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels High standards for accuracy, rigor, and professional judgment in audit and financial decision-making Bonus Points if You have experience within the advertising or professional services industry with an understanding of how people-based businesses are valued and integrated versus product companies You have familiarity with the speed and EBITDA-focus of a PE-backed portfolio company This role is based in the NYC area. Candidates must be located in the NYC tri-state region (NY, NJ, or CT) or willing to relocate. This position offers a hybrid work model, with regular in-person collaboration expected The hiring range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s applicable skills, pertinent experience, and qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: R/GA is looking for a Director, Technical Accounting to anchor our M&A financial integration . This role will be the technical architect behind our Buy & Build strategy . As a key strategic partner to the Executive Director, Global Controller, this role plays a pivotal leadership position in advancing global finance initiatives . En Español: En nuestros 40 años de historia, hemos cambiado muchodesde un estudio de títulos cinematográficos que definen la cultura (Superman, Alien, Ghostbusters); a una agencia publicitaria interactiva; a una product and marketing agency galardonada con diseño, tecnología, comunicaciones, empresas y prácticas de propiedad intelectual. Nos gusta el cambio y nos gusta navegar por él también. Nuestro enfoque para trabajar es siempre humano en primer lugar. Este inmutable foco nos ayuda a crear experiencias significativas e memorables que viven a través de plataformas digitales y a menudo desdibujan la línea entre los mundos digital y real. Creemos que el pensamiento disruptivo ocurre cuando se enfrentan expertos en diseños, tecnología y cultura. Sobre el papel R/GA está entrando en un nuevo capítulo de crecimiento inorgánico bajo la propiedad de acciones privadas. Con la reciente adquisición de Addition y una serie de objetivos futuros, buscamos un Director Ejecutivo Técnico para asegurar nuestra estrategia de integración financiera. Este papel trabajará junto con un gestor del Tesoro dedicado que será responsable de la gestión diaria de efectivo, lo que le permitirá centrarse exclusivamente en la contabilidad técnica, las fusiones y adquisiciones e integridad de los informes. Dirigirá la perspectiva contable sobre transacciones sofisticadas, guiará las integraciones globales y mejoras del sistema, e influirá en cómo se operationalizan los estándares contables de activos intangibles y de buena voluntad contingentes. Esto es lo que debe saber si desea ser un director de Contabilidad Técnica en R/GA: En cualquier día dado puede dirigir la contabilidad técnica para complejas operaciones no rutinarias asegurando el cumplimiento de los GAAP estadounidenses y preparar una documentación clara lista de auditoría La contabilidad propia de adquisición bajo ASC 805 incluida la valoración de precios de compra de los activos inmateriales y la consideración contingente de buenas intenciones y la contabilización posterior a las adquisiciones actuales y futuras Identificar a socios con liderazgo y asesores de M&A en todas las regiones Asesoramiento a la evaluación de riesgos contables debidos y las implicaciones financieras Asegurarse de que las hojas de control de cuentas holgadas y las prácticas generales de acondicionamiento y post-acquisición Sigue garantizando que las entidades adquiridas estén alineadas con las políticas de contabilidad Ejecución de informes de empresas y sistemas de gestión ejecutivos superiores, Serviendo así como al desarrollo de estrategias técnicas de información y análisis de negocios y servicios externos, desarrollando soluciones e integrar sus competencias y mejorar su capacidad financiera Conceptos de negocio y la competencia Los líderes mundiales pueden avanzar en procesos de manera más sólida Y ayudar a evaluar las cuestiones relacionadas con el reconocimiento de riesgo de confianza y el conocimiento de rentabilidad y la cuenta y la ejecución de las relaciones públicas Las principales Debe haber preparado o auditado físicamente una asignación de precios de compra antes de experiencia avanzada en los GAAP estadounidenses, incluyendo ASC 606, ASC 842, combinaciones empresariales e instrumentos financieros complejos Experiencia comprobada liderando actividades contables internas de M&A, desde evaluaciones previas a la integración post-adquisición hasta experiencia NetSuite requerida; familiaridad con SAP, Hyperion u sistemas ERP similares fuertemente preferidos Experiencia que opera en entornos globales, multientitarios y multicurrency (US, LATAM, EMEA, APAC) Realizar un registro de iniciativas contábecas más complejas como implementaciones del sistema, integraciones o procesos globales Redesigns Capacidad probada para convertir estándares de contabilidad en sistemas escalables y habilidades profesionales basadas en estándares de trabajo avanzados (VLOOKs, Pivot Tab), así como conocimiento profesional dentro del área de servicios operativos. Este puesto ofrece un modelo de trabajo híbrido, con una colaboración en persona regular. El rango de contratación para este puesto es de $160,000 a $180,000. Cuando un empleado o futuro empleado sea pagado dentro de este rango dependerá, entre otros factores, de los rangos reales para los empleados actuales/anteriores en el cargo objeto; consideraciones presupuestarias; tenencia y posición en la empresa (aplicable a los empleadas actuales); así como las habilidades aplicables del empleado / solicitante, experiencia pertinente y calificaciones. #J-18808-Ljbffr