Technical Accountant

Technical Accounting at impact.com sits at the intersection of accounting theory and operational execution. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting, this is a highly visible role where management will rely on you as a primary subject matter expert for our most complex transactions. You will take complete ownership of complex accounting areas, translating GAAP rules into practical solutions and ensuring they are accurately reflected in our financial statements, processes, and controls. This role requires a unique balance: you will spend approximately 25%–50% of your time executing month-end close activities for complex areas (such as leases, certain complex revenue transactions, stock-based compensation, and equity), with the remainder of your time focused on deep-dive technical research, audit preparedness, non-routine transactions, and new standard implementation. Because our business environment is dynamic, you will frequently solve novel accounting challenges that have no established precedence.

Responsibilities

Execute month-end workflows for assigned technical areas and record journal entries with emphasis on completeness and accuracy; Prepare monthly account reconciliations, perform rigorous self-reviews, and investigate anomalies in the general ledger and transactional data; Work within NetSuite, FloQast, and related software such as Carta for equity; Research complex US GAAP issues and document conclusions through audit-ready technical memos; Design, build, and implement operational workflows, journal entries, and reconciliations to execute technical conclusions; Own or support accounting analysis and operationalization for ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 718; Evaluate non-routine and complex transactions (such as business combinations and investments) to determine appropriate accounting treatment; Prepare financial statement information, complex account roll-forwards, and footnote disclosures to meet public-company-level reporting standards; Monitor emerging accounting guidance and partner with business stakeholders to assess operational impact; Partner with Legal, FP&A, HR, and Corporate Development to evaluate financial impact of new business arrangements; Serve as primary liaison to external auditors for assigned areas; Translate technical accounting conclusions into sustainable, scalable processes, identify control gaps, and optimize manual workflows; Leverage AI-driven tools such as LLMs and agents to aid in technical research and eliminate manual workflows

Requirements

Active CPA, CA(SA), or equivalent professional accounting qualification; 4+ years of relevant accounting experience; Strong demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP; Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting; Direct experience performing technical accounting research and documentation for complex accounting areas; Experience designing and implementing new processes and controls; Advanced spreadsheet proficiency (manipulating large volumes of transactional data, XLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.); Tech-Forward Mindset: Familiarity with, or strong eagerness to learn, how to integrate LLMs and process-automation agents into daily accounting workflows.

Nice to have

Big 4 experience; Technical accounting, financial reporting, and public audit backgrounds; Experience with ERPs (NetSuite); Ability to bridge from IFRS to US GAAP equivalents

Benefits

Hybrid, Casual work environment; Responsible PTO policy; Take the time off that you need; Primary caregiver leave; Training & Development; Learning the advanced partnership automation products; Medical Aid and Provident Fund; Group schemes with Discovery & Bonitas for medical aid; Group scheme for provident fund; Restricted Stock Units; 3-year vesting schedule pending Board approval; Internet Allowance; Fitness club fee reimbursements; Technology stipend