External Reporting and Technical Accounting Senior Manager

Verizon Communications; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Policy and External Reporting Senior Manager. In this hybrid role, you'll drive compliance with accounting standards and support executive presentations while collaborating with diverse teams. Your expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting will be pivotal in guiding critical business decisions and enhancing financial transparency. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and continuous improvement, and play a key role in shaping the future of financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and prepare accounting documentation.
• Assist in critical business decisions with accurate accounting treatment.

Skills

US GAAP

SEC Reporting

Accounting Principles

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

The Accounting Policy and External Reporting Senior Manager will be primarily responsible for the completion of research and documentation for technical accounting assessments and Verizon accounting policy matters. They will also be responsible for the review of quarterly earnings releases filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”),and other external metrics to include Verizon’s Greenhouse Gas emissions (“GHG”) as well as the preparation of executive presentations.

• Assisting senior management with making critical business decisions by providing accurate accounting treatment and impact analysis.

• Working with department and business leaders on front-end process ideas, solutions and change.

• Establishing, maintaining and supporting compliance with company-wide accounting policies.

• Researching accounting issues and preparing accounting documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP.

• Developing and presenting technical accounting training sessions to accounting and finance employees.

• Reviewing and providing technical mentorship for material transactions and complex accounting and reporting issues and providing subject matter expertise on the application of accounting principles.

• Supporting implementation of new accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory accounting.

• Accelerating transformation and change, crafting standard methodologies and driving continuous process improvement.

• Researching emerging accounting and reporting issues and prepare and submit comment letters on behalf of the Company.

• Supporting preparation of financial statements and external reporting requirements.

• Review and preparation of quarterly and ad hoc earnings releases and audit committee materials.

• Working to develop solutions to accounting / disclosure issues and identify possible solutions.

• Calculating Verizon’s GHG emissions scope 1, 2 and 3 for inclusion in voluntary and involuntary reports.

• Collaborating with the ESG and Risk Management teams to ensure consistent ESG target and metric reporting.

• Interacting with the Company's external auditors.

Where you'll be working...

This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.

What we’re looking for…

You’re diligent, organized, and on top of the details—your projects run like clockwork. You can look at the big picture and see how the pieces fit together. You can lead all aspects of multiple initiatives like a conductor leads an orchestra. Working independently is as comfortable for you as being part of a team. And you know accounting like the back of your hand.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Six or more years of relevant work experience.

• Experience in working in public accounting or SEC reporting experience.

• Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC requirements and accounting practices.

• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Master’s in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.

• CPA, or in process of obtaining with parts passed.

• Strong analytical and communication skills.

• Demonstrated strong technical financial skills and a comprehensive understanding of accounting, GAAP, PCAOB standards and SEC regulations.

• Established project management experience and ability to work with numerous diverse groups throughout a very large organization.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines in compressed time periods.

• Demonstrated track record of attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills.

• Knowledge of the complexities of a large global company and ability to operate within a matrix environment.

• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.