# Technical Accounting Manager at Spire

- Company: Spire (spire.com)
- Location: Washington DC
- Places: Washington DC
- Posted: 2026-07-31
- Apply: https://spire.com/careers/job-openings/job/?gh_jid=8095214&gh_jid=8095214
- Page: https://ye.saranatour.dev/jobs/technical-accounting-manager-spire-kn74eyqten84vy9713wtpg09pn8hdtez

## The posting

Technical Accounting Manager
Spire · Washington DC

**The Role:**

As the Manager of Technical Accounting, you will serve as a key subject matter expert elevating the company’s accounting rigor, ensuring compliant revenue recognition (ASC 606), and strengthening global consolidation processes. In this high-impact role, you will research and interpret GAAP guidance, evaluate non-routine transactions, and author authoritative technical accounting memos. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams across the U.S. and internationally, you will translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business guidance for executive leadership and non-accounting stakeholders.

**What You Will Do:**

Technical Accounting & Policy

- Research, interpret, and apply complex U.S. GAAP guidance, including ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 810, and ASC 718.
- Author timely, defensible technical accounting memos outlining conclusions for complex or non-routine transactions.
- Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their potential impact on financial statements and disclosures.
- Develop, document, and maintain corporate accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC standards.

Revenue Recognition

- Oversee revenue accounting across multiple revenue streams to ensure strict ASC 606 compliance.
- Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance during contract negotiations to evaluate terms, identify multiple performance obligations, and establish appropriate revenue treatment.
- Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and analytics around revenue reporting.

Consolidation & Corporate Compliance

- Manage monthly and quarterly consolidation across multiple domestic and international subsidiaries.
- Ensure accurate accounting for intercompany eliminations, foreign currencies, equity method investments, and non-controlling interests.
- Support financial statement disclosure processes (Form 10-Q / 10-K standards) during quarterly and annual closes.
- Oversee specialized compliance filings, including U.S. State & Local Tax (SALT) requirements, tariff reconciliations, and corporate statistical surveys.

Controls & Audit Leadership

- Design and implement standardized accounting processes and internal controls aligned with SOX requirements.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on finance initiatives, system enhancements (ERP), and M&A integration activities.

**Basic Skills/Qualifications:**

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; **active CPA license required.**
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience; strong foundation in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred).
- Proven hands-on experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 810, and technical memo writing.
- Demonstrated background managing complex multi-element revenue arrangements.
- Exceptional ability to translate intricate GAAP standards into clear, practical guidance for non-finance business partners.

**Preferred Skills/Qualifications:**

- Background in a publicly traded, high-growth, or international business environment.
- Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and IFRS standards.
- Hands-on experience with mid-market ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).

**What Success Looks Like:**

- Audit Scrutiny: Defensible, well-documented technical positions that pass audit reviews cleanly.
- No Surprises: Timely, accurate revenue reco