Director, Global Financial Reporting & Corporate Accounting

BMC Software, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 172,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Software, Inc. is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting to lead external reporting and corporate accounting across the global organization.

You will manage a team of accounting professionals, interact with senior management, and coordinate with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and HR to ensure accurate, timely financial disclosures. The role requires CPA credentials and extensive public company experience, with a strong emphasis on GAAP, SEC reporting, and complex

Qualifications

• CPA with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 8+ years of work experience with demonstrated progression, including proficiency in technical accounting areas.
• Public accounting experience within a Big 4 firm.
• Extensive experience in SEC financial reporting, accounting, and financial controls in a public company environment or public accounting firm.
• Extremely strong GAAP and technical research skills, commensurate with a complex global company environment.
• Proficiency with Oracle and OneStream a plus.
• Strong communication skills, partnering with senior management and documenting technical positions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the global monthly and accounting close process, including developing the corporate close calendar and coordinating with global accounting teams.
• Lead the accounting and internal control activities for share-based compensation plans, bonus plans and other global compensation programs, as well as foreign currency matters and intercompany transactions.
• Perform hands-on technical research and oversight for significant transactions and new accounting pronouncements, serving as the technical accounting resource.
• Manage valuation efforts for goodwill impairment testing, M&A transactions, share-based awards, derivatives, etc.
• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual investor/lender financial reporting packages and presentations with cross-functional teams and external auditors.
• Lead M&A accounting initiatives including diligence, purchase accounting and integration from an accounting standpoint.

Skills

Technical accounting

GAAP expertise

SEC reporting

Communication skills

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

OneStream

Job description

BMC Software, Inc. is seeking a Director of Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting to lead external reporting and corporate accounting across the global organization.

You will manage a team of accounting professionals, interact with senior management, and coordinate with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and HR to ensure accurate, timely financial disclosures. The role requires CPA credentials and extensive public company experience, with a strong emphasis on GAAP, SEC reporting, and complex