Principal - Technical Accounting

About the role

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world's largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.

If you are a technical accounting expert who thrives on execution in a fast-paced, technology-centric environment and brings expertise in complex capital market transactions, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a Principal - Capital Markets Technical Accountant to join our global Technical Accounting team, where innovation knows no borders. This team ensures financial integrity, supports critical capital transactions and provides technical accounting guidance that empowers strategic decision-making across the enterprise. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together.

As Principal - Capital Markets Technical Accountant, you will serve as the technical subject matter expert for all capital markets activities, debt issuances, refinancings and related compliance. You will navigate complex transactions and evolving regulatory standards, translating US GAAP into actionable insights for leadership while maintaining robust accounting controls. This role requires deep technical rigor, operational agility and the confidence to guide cross-functional business partners through complex financial landscapes.

What you'll do

• Lead technical accounting research, analysis and memorandum documentation for capital markets transactions, including debt issuances, refinancings, credit facility amendments and derivative structures under ASC 470 and ASC 815.
• Own ongoing technical accounting execution, month-end closing activities and internal controls (SOX) for debt transactions, including debt issuance cost amortization, discount/premium tracking and gain/loss on extinguishment calculations.
• Manage technical accounting, servicer reporting and annual audit processes for Sabre's Accounts Receivable securitization facility under ASC 860, partnering with external auditors and facility sponsors.
• Support foreign guarantor financial analysis and international statutory financial filings across foreign jurisdictions for subsidiaries guaranteeing Sabre's debt.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for SEC reporting disclosures (10-Q/10-K), external auditor interactions and strategic advisory to Treasury, Legal, Tax and Executive Leadership.
• Leverage AI-driven tools and automation platforms to streamline research workflows, optimize debt amortization modeling and enhance overall reporting throughput.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Minimum 4 years of applicable technical accounting experience, including experience within a Big 4 or professional services firm focused on capital markets, debt accounting and complex corporate finance.
• Deep technical expertise in ASC 470 (Debt), ASC 815 (Derivatives/Hedging), ASC 860 (Transfers/Servicing) and ASC 820 (Fair Value).
• Proven track record of documenting complex accounting treatments in defensible technical memorandums and communicating concepts to non-CPA leadership.
• Strong operational discipline to manage high-priority transactions, SOX controls and external audits simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits that support you

We know support looks different for everyone. That is why Sabre offers benefits beyond medical and financial coverage, with programs designed to support your well-being, growth and life outside work:

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible work options
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Strong retirement planning support
• Family-friendly benefits
• Professional development opportunities