Senior Director, Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy

Zelis Healthcare, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Director of Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy to lead their financial statement preparation and accounting policies. This role is pivotal in ensuring public company readiness and involves collaboration with senior management and external auditors. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in accounting, strong leadership skills, and a passion for developing innovative solutions. Join a dynamic team that values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of growth and excellence in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in public accounting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
• Coordinate with management and auditors for financial filings.
• Support IPO readiness and technical accounting research.

Skills

US GAAP

SEC Reporting

People Management

Analytical Skills

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Workiva

Workday

Job description

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let's get to it!

A Little About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience for all by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts-driving real, measurable results for clients.

A Little About You

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

The Sr. Director, Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy will have overall accountability for leading financial reporting and accounting policy for the Enterprise. This role will drive our strategic initiative of public company readiness for our financial statement preparation process and formalization of accounting policies. The Sr Director, Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy also will provide accounting policy support and partnership to the business for complex transactions and M&A. The incoming leader will report to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, manage a direct staff of one to two professionals, and direct activities of outside service providers. The position can be based in one of three strategic locations: Morristown, NJ, Atlanta, GA, or Boston, MA.

What you'll do:

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis in compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements, with a focus on adherence to internal controls

• Coordinate with senior management, external auditors, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial statement filings

• Support the implementation, operation and administration of new financial statement preparation technology (Workiva)

• Stay informed and lead implementation of emerging accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements

• Support IPO Readiness efforts in the areas of financial reporting including earnings release, investor relations materials, external presentations and Q&A preparation

• Lead in-depth technical accounting research and mentor team members in preparing detailed documentation on complex accounting issues

• Collaborate with Business Unit leaders to identify and resolve complex accounting issues, primarily in the areas of revenue recognition and software development expenditures

• Oversee several technical accounting areas, including goodwill impairment, equity valuation, derivatives and stock-based compensation accounting

• Support Learning and Development initiatives by coordinating and delivering training on technical topics, including policy update or implementation to support

• Build, maintain, and continuously refine global accounting policies

• Attract, retain, organize, develop, manage, recognize and reward a motivated team capable of achieving short and long-range business objectives

• Promote a culture of innovation and leadership with a commitment to the Company's core values

What you'll bring to Zelis:

• 12+ years of high-quality professional experience; substantive accounting training and foundation in public accounting preferred

• 5+ years of experience being a people leader

• Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) in accounting or related field

• CPA required

• Excellent organizational, management, analytical & decision-making skills

• Advanced technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP and SEC Reporting standards, and experience with writing technical memos and policies

• Experience with Workday and Workiva is preferred

• Proven track record in people management and development

Location and Workplace Flexibility

We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email [e-mail].

Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.