Expert Accountant

Veradigm•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Expert Accountant is a senior individual contributor on the Controllership team and owns the Company’s month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned areas. This role sets the standard for accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP; serves as a technical accounting resource to Finance and the business; and leads audit readiness, SOX compliance, and process improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The role carries no direct reports but is expected to mentor Staff and Senior Accountants and to influence outcomes across functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA required
4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience in a fast-paced public company environment and/or public accounting, including prior experience at the Senior Accountant level
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting considerations, and financial close processes, with demonstrated ability to research and document technical accounting positions independently
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority and exercise sound judgment on ambiguous or high-materiality matters
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Hands-on experience with Workday ERP strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Own the close for assigned areas, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations, and drive on-time completion against the close calendar
Perform detailed quarterly and annual P&L and balance sheet reviews, including flux and root-cause analysis
Research and conclude on the appropriate accounting treatment for new, complex, or non-routine transactions, and document conclusions in technical accounting memos for Controller and auditor review
Lead assigned internal and external audit workstreams, serving as primary point of contact for auditors and owning the related schedules and support
Own assigned SOX key controls end to end, including design, execution, documentation, and remediation of identified deficiencies
Direct and review the work of offshore accounting teams, setting expectations and reviewing deliverables for consistency, accuracy, and timeliness
Lead initiatives to strengthen and automate accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation as the Company scales, including ERP and system enhancements
Serve as a business partner to cross-functional Finance and operational teams, advising on accounting implications of new initiatives
Mentor Staff and Senior Accountants through review, coaching, and knowledge sharing, and serve as an escalation point for complex accounting questions