Sr Analyst, Technical Accounting
About The Position
Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a Senior Analyst of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting to support financial reporting and compliance. The role leads the royalty accounting team for OEM accounting and project accounting, and helps implement capitalized software processes. It also prepares and analyzes revenue and related accounts, capitalized software, leases, and property, plant, and equipment (PP&E), while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements. The role is based in a hybrid work arrangement in the company’s Denver, Colorado office. The ideal candidate has expertise in complex technical accounting and revenue recognition, strong analytical, communication, and people leadership skills, experience in Big 4 or public accounting, and the ability to navigate non-routine transactions in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 5–6+ years of relevant accounting experience.
- Experience in software and/or SaaS industries, including revenue recognition under 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, including reviewing work and developing staff.
- Experience working within Oracle ERP systems.
Nice To Haves
- Active CPA license.
- Experience with project accounting, royalty or licensing accounting, and implementing or supporting capitalized software processes under ASC 350-40.
- Experience with a Big 4 or regional public accounting firm.
Responsibilities
- Oversee royalty accounting for OEM agreements, including contract review, royalty reporting and reconciliations, accruals, and revenue recognition under ASC 606.
- Manage and oversee 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 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 their impact on the business.
- Support ad hoc and special projects as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid health premiums.
- Open PTO policy.
- 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting.
- 12 weeks paid parent leave.
- Flight training rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
