Sr Analyst, Technical Accounting

ForeFlight•Centennial, CO

1d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a Senior Analyst of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting with expertise in complex technical accounting and revenue recognition. The role leads the royalty accounting team (OEM accounting) and project accounting, helps implement capitalized software processes, and prepares and analyzes key accounting areas including revenue and related accounts, capitalized software, leases, and PP&E. The position ensures adherence to US GAAP and SEC requirements and calls for strong analytical, communication, and people leadership skills, public accounting experience, and the ability to navigate non-routine transactions in a fast-paced environment. The role is hybrid in the company’s Denver, Colorado office. Jeppesen ForeFlight provides aviation software solutions for Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally, combining Jeppesen’s aeronautical data legacy with ForeFlight’s aviation technology. The company describes its benefits as supporting employees’ physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. The summary pay range is $120,000–$140,000, based on candidate experience and qualifications, market, and business considerations.

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 OEM royalty accounting, including contract review, royalty reporting and reconciliations, accruals, and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
Manage and oversee royalty accountants, including allocating work, reviewing royalty calculations and journal entries, overseeing month-end close deliverables, and coaching and developing staff.
Manage and oversee implementation project accounting, 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 by 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 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 in partnership 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.