Job Description

Sabre Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices in approximately 60 countries around the world. At Sabre, we make travel happen. Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives. Today, Sabre is creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs or our airline, hotel and travel agency customers. Join our journey! As part of Sabre's Technical Accounting team, you will take on interesting and challenging responsibilities which include staying on the cutting-edge of new regulatory pronouncements, engaging in transaction advisory for non-routine transactions, and best-in-class technical writing. Every day is a new challenge here at Sabre, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team improve upon great performance. Your focus is on best-in-class technical writing and interpreting accounting guidance. You have a passion for not only learning about technical accounting but also sharing what you know in a way that is effective, engaging, and applicable. The key to success in this position is effectively communicating complex accounting concepts to non-CPAs in verbal and written communication. You will report to the VP of Global Accounting. The team is made up of collaborative, diligent, and diverse professionals that seek to support our corporate and business partners with the timely technical answers they need to drive value for stakeholders while upholding Sabre's values. You will have the opportunity to interact with a broad group of corporate and business partners: Treasury, Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, BU Accounting teams, Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, Commercial teams, and Senior Management. Responsibilities of the **Senior Manager - Technical Accounting** include: + Conduct and document insightful research of non-routine accounting transactions to conclude on the appropriate application of U.S. GAAP beyond auditor reproach. + Provide technical accounting support for contracts with customers, debt, M&A, divestitures including transition services, derivatives, capitalized software, cloud computing, leases, commitments and contingencies, foreign currency, and other related topics. + Provide technical accounting guidance to international locations, including US GAAP interpretation in context of differences with IFRS and other local GAAP guidance. + Support the external auditor's testing procedures of complex, non-routine transactions and related controls over financial reporting. + Supervise two ambitious technical accounting team members regarding various projects and initiatives. + Monitor the FASB, SEC, and PCAOB activities to identify any potential impact of new pronouncements and prepare technical accounting updates. + Key team member in the effort to implement new accounting guidance across the global organization, where applicable. + Assist in drafting footnotes and other required disclosures for our quarterly and annual filings with the SEC, as related to the areas of debt, derivatives, goodwill and intangibles, commitments and contingencies, and fair value. + Assist with various special projects as needed. **Education & Certifications:** + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required + CPA license required **Required Experience & Skills:** + At least eight (8) years of applicable technical experience, of which, several years at a "big 4" firm or comparable professional service firm are strongly preferred. + Experience with researching and accounting for non-routine, complex accounting concepts in accordance with US GAAP, including the preparation of technical memorandums that concisely document analyses and conclusions. + Excellent verbal and truly _exceptional_ written communication skills. + Detail-oriented with both the ambition and willingness to dive into the details necessary to accomplish responsibilities and solve problems. + Experience with accounting and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, including the preparation and/or review of financial statements and footnotes + Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines + Strong organizational and time management skills /ability to continually prioritize workload and respond to top priorities with a sense of urgency. **Benefits/Perks:** + Competitive compensation + Generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks PTO your first year!) + 4 days (one per quarter) of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) + Year-End break from Dec 26th - Dec 31st + We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Wellness Programs + Paid parental leave + An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements + Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgment programs Reasonable Accommodation Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre's Compliance Office at compliance.office@sabre.com Affirmative Action Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW Stay connected with Sabre Careers

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