Sr Analyst, Technical Accounting
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Englewood, Colorado, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5–6+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Experience in software and/or SaaS industries, including revenue recognition (ASC 606)
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Ability to navigate complex accounting issues and develop clear recommendations
- Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising accountants, with the ability to review work and develop staff
- Experience working within Oracle ERP systems
Nice to have
- Active CPA license
- Experience with project accounting, royalty or licensing accounting, and implementing or supporting capitalized software (ASC 350-40) processes
- Experience with a Big 4 or regional public accounting firm
Full description
We are seeking a Senior Analyst of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting with expertise in complex technical accounting and revenue recognition to support our financial reporting and compliance functions. This role leads the royalty accounting team (OEM accounting) and project accounting, and will help implement our capitalized software processes. It also prepares and analyzes key accounting areas including revenue and related accounts, capitalized software, leases, and PP&E while ensuring adherence to US GAAP and SEC requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical, communication, and people leadership skills, Big 4 or public accounting experience, and the ability to navigate non-routine transactions in a fast-paced environment. This role sits hybrid in our Denver, CO office.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee royalty accounting for OEM agreements, including contract review, royalty reporting and reconciliations, accruals, and revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
- Manage and oversee the royalty accountants supporting OEM accounting, including work allocation, review of royalty calculations and journal entries, month-end close deliverables, and coaching and development
- Manage and oversee project accounting for implementation projects, including project setup, cost and revenue tracking, billing and milestone review, forecast-to-actual analysis, and project close-out
- Partner with project managers and FP&A on implementation project financials, contract terms, and reporting
- Help implement capitalized software processes, including defining policies and controls, establishing project tracking and time capture, and coordinating with Engineering and Product on eligible costs
- Prepare and maintain quarterly capitalized software analyses for new products, major upgrades, and enhancements
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and related disclosures
- Identify, research, interpret, and document accounting conclusions on complex and non-routine transactions, including revenue recognition, segment reporting, goodwill and long-lived asset impairment, capitalized software, leases, business combinations, and stock-based compensation
- Review and summarize customer contracts for revenue recognition implications
- Maintain monthly capitalized sales commission analyses and prepare related journal entries
- Support quarterly and annual audits, partnering with internal and external auditors
- Stay current on emerging US GAAP and SEC standards and assess impact to the business
- Support ad hoc and special projects as needed