Senior Accountant - Technical Policy & Financial Reporting

What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Accountant, Technical Policy & Financial Reporting to play a key role in all aspects of our technical accounting, policy development, global consolidation, and financial reporting functions.

This position will have significant responsibility for external lender reporting, internal reporting for executive leadership, and key technical accounting research.  The Senior Accountant will own the development and maintenance of accounting policies, ensure compliance with GAAP, and drive global consolidation and acquisition integration activities. 

This position reports to the Director – Financial Reporting & Global Consolidations and will have significant exposure to the CFO and senior leadership.  Beyond traditional accounting responsibilities, this role provides opportunities to contribute to executive-level communications through the preparation of financial analyses, presentation materials, and business performance insights used in discussions with senior leadership and key external stakeholders.
 

Work Arrangement: This position is hybrid in Moon Township, PA, which is preferred; however, remote candidates who are able to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours will also be considered.

What You’ll Do:
• Prepare and manage external reporting packages for lenders and private equity stakeholders in compliance with GAAP and debt covenant requirements.
• Develop financial analyses, presentation materials, and supporting schedules for executive leadership.
• Support the communication of financial results, business performance, and key accounting matters to internal and external stakeholders.
• Research complex accounting transactions and prepare detailed technical accounting memoranda, including matters related to business combinations, debt and equity arrangements, and other significant or non-routine transactions.
• Develop, maintain, and update corporate accounting policies to support compliance with GAAP and industry best practices.
• Drive the global consolidation process, including intercompany eliminations and the integration of newly acquired entities.
• Participate in monthly close activities for key corporate areas, including debt, reserves, and stock-based compensation, ensuring accurate reconciliations and analysis.
• Prepare debt covenant calculations, quarterly and annual lender reporting packages, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Contribute to internal control activities, including documentation, testing, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and financial reporting through automation, data analytics, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled tools.
• Assist with special projects, financial and informational requests, and strategic initiatives as needed.
 

What You Need to Succeed:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, or a combination of public accounting and industry experience.
• Active CPA license preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting principles.
• Experience researching complex accounting matters and preparing technical accounting memoranda.
• Ability to communicate accounting conclusions and policy guidance to stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Experience coordinating audit requests, preparing supporting documentation, and working with external auditors.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of management.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated interest in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled finance tools.
• Experience with consolidations, acquisition accounting, or the integration of acquired entities is preferred.
 

Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 per year. This compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on the individual candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits 
• Tuition Reimbursement
   

About UsMichael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.