Technical Accounting and Special Projects Manager

Join Qualia, a fast-growing SaaS company, as a Technical Accounting and Special Projects Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for technical accounting, financial reporting, and providing deal support from due diligence through post-close integration. You will work closely with various departments and report to the Controller. Key responsibilities include researching and documenting complex accounting matters, owning financial statements, advising on complex accounting topics, and leading special projects. You will also support operational accounting and assist with monthly closes and complex account reconciliations.

• Research and document complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, draft and maintain technical accounting memos and accounting policy documentation.
• Lead purchase accounting activities under ASC 805, including valuation coordination, opening balance sheet review, and transaction accounting.
• Support the monthly closes, eg financial reviews, variance analysis, assist with complex account reconciliations.

• Working knowledge of ASC 805 (purchase accounting) is required
• Proven track record of researching complex accounting matters, drafting technical accounting documentation, and advising leadership on accounting implications
• Comfort with ambiguity, adaptability to dynamic priorities, and ability to lead ad-hoc special projects outside standard accounting responsibilities
• AI-forward: Actively uses AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini) to accelerate documentation, testing, and evidence workflows; both experimenting, and ultimately operationalizing
• Previous consulting, audit, or industry experience with SaaS, fintech, or payments companies is required
• Technical knowledge and hands-on experience with ASC 606 is required
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience and CPA are required
• Big 4 public accounting or equivalent national firm experience is required