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The Technical Accounting Manager is a key member of the Corporate Accounting organization and serves as a subject‑matter expert on complex accounting and reporting matters under IFRS. This role is responsible for researching, interpreting, and applying accounting guidance to complex business transactions, leading technical accounting projects, and ensuring consistent, compliant accounting treatment across Stellantis and its subsidiaries.

This role includes leadership responsibility with accountability for developing, coaching, and performance‑managing a team of technical accounting professionals. The position requires close collaboration with Corporate Accounting and other Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting & Advisory

  • Research, assess, interpret, and document complex accounting issues under IFRS, including but not limited to revenue recognition, business combinations, joint ventures, derivatives, leases, government incentives, asset impairments, provisions, and restructuring activities.
  • Prepare and review formal technical accounting position papers to support accounting conclusions for significant non-routine transactions and business arrangements ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
  • Serve as a primary technical accounting advisor to Corporate Accounting and Finance teams, translating complex accounting guidance into clear, practical recommendations for non‑finance stakeholders.

Leadership & People Management

  • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of direct reports, including setting objectives, reviewing work product, providing ongoing feedback, and conducting performance evaluations.
  • Manage workload planning and prioritize technical accounting projects across the team to meet business needs and reporting timelines.
  • Foster a high‑performance culture focused on technical excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

  • Design, prepare, and deliver formal accounting training sessions for Corporate Accounting and other Finance teams.
  • Provide ongoing, on‑the‑job coaching and technical education to build organizational accounting knowledge and capability.

Special Projects & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead and participate in special projects involving complex or unique business situations, organizational initiatives, or process enhancements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve technical accounting processes, documentation quality, and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for an experienced CPA who is intellectually curious, collaborative, and motivated to grow both technically and as a people leader. The successful candidate will bring strong technical depth in accounting standards, sound professional judgment, and the leadership presence required to influence across the organization and succeed in future leadership roles within the company.

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related degree
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent international designation required
  • Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm preferred) and private industry accounting
  • Significant experience researching, documenting, and concluding on complex technical accounting issues
  • Proven experience managing or leading staff on technical accounting projects and initiatives
  • Experience operating in a large, complex, multinational or publicly traded company environment preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership capability with experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing accounting professionals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex accounting topics to non‑finance business partners and executive leadership
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including preparation of executive‑level materials

Preferred Experience: 

  • Master's Degree or MBA
  • Strong working knowledge of IFRS, with the ability to apply principles to non‑standard and evolving business transactions
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