Textainer – Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, Reporting & Compliance
San Francisco (Hybrid 3 days/week)
ABOUT TEXTAINER
Textainer stands as a global titan in the intermodal logistics industry, operating one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated fleets of marine cargo containers. Following its $7.4 billion acquisition by Stonepeak and its strategic merger with Seaco, Textainer has solidified its position as a dominant force in international trade, managing over 6.5 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units). The company serves as a critical link in the global supply chain, partnering with nearly every major international shipping line and the U.S. Military to move the essential goods that power the world economy.
Textainer offers the rare combination of private-equity-backed agility and massive industrial scale. Under Stonepeak’s ownership, the company has entered an era of aggressive growth and modernization, focusing on high-value asset classes like refrigerated and specialized containers. Joining the team means working at the intersection of complex global finance and tangible physical infrastructure, where you’re not just managing a balance sheet, but supporting the literal backbone of global commerce.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Primarily responsible for providing technical accounting support to the Company. This position also provides support in consolidations, financial statements reporting and Textainer’s monitoring of internal audit controls compliance. This is a high exposure role that will frequently interfac
e with employees at all levels, liaise with management, and external auditors. The ideal candidate will have hands-on responsibility with research and analysis of complex accounting transactions, preparation of the financial statements and ensuring high-quality financial disclosures, review of significant accounting policies, and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting and best practices.
REPORTING TO: Director, Technical Accounting & Compliance
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
REPORTING TO: Director, Technical Accounting & Compliance
- Responsible for research and analysis of technical accounting issues and all matters related to complex, significant and/or non-recurring transactions.
- Prepare and maintain technical memos to support accounting conclusions and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Translate accounting conclusions into accurate journal entries and footnote disclosures and provide guidance to various departments in recording transactions.
- Monitor changes and developments in accounting standards and reporting regulations.
- Collaborate with Accounting department in developing and implementing new accounting standards and practices.
- Drive continuous improvement and enhance the Company’s accounting policy documentation.
- Support in the lease accounting process in accordance with ASC 842.
- Prepare subsidiary and consolidated financial statements, reporting disclosures and supporting schedules, documentation and other information for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in the coordination of annual financial audits with external auditors and respond to auditor inquiries.
- Support the Company’s in-house internal audit efforts, such as understanding the business processes and systems and helping identify opportunities to improve the design and effectiveness of internal controls, to eliminate redundancies and to assess any control gaps.
- Assist in the in-house testing, documentation, and review of internal controls, including evaluation of any exceptions identified and assist in the timely resolution of the remedial action plan.
- Assist in general ledger closing and monthly reporting responsibilities, such as reconciliations, as identified and required by the supervisor.
- Participate in other areas relevant to financial reporting, special projects, and ad hoc duties as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge:
- Strong US GAAP knowledge
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in Topic 842, Topic 810, Topic 606 and Topic 815
- Strong understanding of financial statements and reporting
- Strong knowledge of the internal control framework
- Knowledge of the leasing business industry is preferred, but not required
- Proven track record of implementing accounting implications of complex and unique transactions, and delivering results
- Interpret accounting guidance and write technical memos clearly and concisely
- Exhibit strong work ethics, critical thinking, initiative and resourcefulness
- Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to a high level of accuracy and detail
- Self-motivated and a quick learner
- Capable of adapting to a changing environment which includes taking on new responsibilities as processes are streamlined
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or with an emphasis in Accounting)
- CPA with 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting firms and/or accounting industry
- Prior experience in public accounting firm within the financial statement audit group with a lead senior role
- Required experience in leading technical accounting and handling complex audit areas
