Technical Accounting Specialist, Lead

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October 17

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R2 Companies is a real estate investment and development firm with a focus on identifying and capitalizing on opportunities across various markets. The company operates multiple headquarters in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Milwaukee, emphasizing their strategic reach and presence in the Midwest of the United States. They engage with the community through various leasing and management services and maintain active communication channels via social media and newsletters.

11 - 50 employees

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📋 Description

• Lead technical research and interpretation of IFRS standards, and other complex areas impacting fintech and lending businesses. • Develop and maintain the company’s accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across entities and jurisdictions. • Prepare high-quality technical memos, white papers, and position papers to support accounting conclusions and management decisions. • Monitor changes in IFRS and regulatory guidance, assessing their potential impact and communicating implications to senior management. • Provide technical guidance on complex transactions, including structured financings, convertible instruments, financial instruments, venture debt, and intercompany restructurings. • Partner with Legal and Capital Markets to ensure accounting treatment is aligned with contractual terms and business intent. • Participate in due diligence and accounting assessments for new products, partnerships, or acquisitions. • Support the preparation and review of IFRS financial statements, notes, and management commentary, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with disclosure requirements. • Collaborate with the external reporting and consolidation teams on the presentation of key accounting areas. • Act as a key liaison for external auditors on accounting judgments and documentation. • Lead training sessions and workshops for finance and cross-functional teams on IFRS principles, new accounting developments, and company policies. • Promote a culture of high technical standards and continuous learning within the finance organization.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. • 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or audit, ideally in fintech, banking, or Big 4 advisory. • Strong technical expertise in IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, with exposure to complex transactions and financial instruments. • Proven ability to draft and present technical accounting memos and opinions with clarity and analytical depth. • Experience supporting external audits and financial statement preparation under IFRS. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment. • Full professional fluency in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese is a strong plus. • Previous experience in a high-growth fintech or startup environment is highly desirable. • Hands-on, owner mentality with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Professional development opportunities