NetApp
External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager
NetApp, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Sr. Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting, this position will interface with many corporate and operational financeteams,as well as our external auditors. Primary SEC reporting responsibilities include acombination of preparation and review of 10-Q and 10-K filings, as well as quarterly earnings releases. Primary technical accounting responsibilities include analyzing accounting issues andprovidingguidance to members of the finance organization, reviewing significant contracts, non-standard transactions and emerging GAAP for accounting implications,writing accounting position memos, supporting lease accounting activities, and overseeing the Company's corporate accounting policies.Job Responsibilities:
Prepare sections of our 10-Q and 10-K filings, and review sections prepared by team membersAssist in researching, benchmarking and drafting new disclosuresFacilitate preparation of quarterly 8-Ks / earnings releases andcoordinate with FP&A, Legal and IRProvide accounting guidance to finance teams to ensure business transactions and material contracts are properly recorded and disclosedPerform technical research on complex accounting and disclosure issues. Topics may include leases, business combinations, software development cost capitalization, segments reporting, impairment assessment, stock-based compensation expense, investments, foreign currency,debt and othersPrepare accounting position memos on technical issues and non-standard transactions and present those to our external auditorsMonitor and assist with the implementation of new accounting standardsSupport ASC 842 lease accounting activities including review of lease contracts and abstracted data,analysis of software-generated accounting entries, and implementation of process improvementsSupport certain monthly and quarterly accounting processes, including share-based compensation and commissionsSupport the review andcreation of accounting policiesSupport Controllership compliance activitiesParticipate in special projects as neededJob Requirements:
Substantial experience in the review or preparation of 10-Qs and 10-KsAbility to efficiently and effectively research, interpret, apply and communicate GAAP accounting rules as they relate to various business activities and transactionsStrong analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skillsMust be able to make judgment calls on accounting / reporting issuesExcellent writing skills; ability to draft SEC reporting disclosures and technical accounting position memosAbility to effectively prioritize with competing and deadline sensitive initiativesMust be self-motivated and able to work independentlyStrong organizational skills and process orientedAbility to drive process improvements and identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes and tasksTeam playerEducation:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance12+ years of experience in Accounting / Finance roles (with minimum 4 years Big 4 experience preferred)Technical accounting and SEC reporting knowledgeUndergraduate degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA#SponsorEqual Opportunity Employer:NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.Did you know...Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you.Why NetApp?We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.
Reporting to the Sr. Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting, this position will interface with many corporate and operational financeteams,as well as our external auditors. Primary SEC reporting responsibilities include acombination of preparation and review of 10-Q and 10-K filings, as well as quarterly earnings releases. Primary technical accounting responsibilities include analyzing accounting issues andprovidingguidance to members of the finance organization, reviewing significant contracts, non-standard transactions and emerging GAAP for accounting implications,writing accounting position memos, supporting lease accounting activities, and overseeing the Company's corporate accounting policies.Job Responsibilities:
Prepare sections of our 10-Q and 10-K filings, and review sections prepared by team membersAssist in researching, benchmarking and drafting new disclosuresFacilitate preparation of quarterly 8-Ks / earnings releases andcoordinate with FP&A, Legal and IRProvide accounting guidance to finance teams to ensure business transactions and material contracts are properly recorded and disclosedPerform technical research on complex accounting and disclosure issues. Topics may include leases, business combinations, software development cost capitalization, segments reporting, impairment assessment, stock-based compensation expense, investments, foreign currency,debt and othersPrepare accounting position memos on technical issues and non-standard transactions and present those to our external auditorsMonitor and assist with the implementation of new accounting standardsSupport ASC 842 lease accounting activities including review of lease contracts and abstracted data,analysis of software-generated accounting entries, and implementation of process improvementsSupport certain monthly and quarterly accounting processes, including share-based compensation and commissionsSupport the review andcreation of accounting policiesSupport Controllership compliance activitiesParticipate in special projects as neededJob Requirements:
Substantial experience in the review or preparation of 10-Qs and 10-KsAbility to efficiently and effectively research, interpret, apply and communicate GAAP accounting rules as they relate to various business activities and transactionsStrong analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skillsMust be able to make judgment calls on accounting / reporting issuesExcellent writing skills; ability to draft SEC reporting disclosures and technical accounting position memosAbility to effectively prioritize with competing and deadline sensitive initiativesMust be self-motivated and able to work independentlyStrong organizational skills and process orientedAbility to drive process improvements and identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes and tasksTeam playerEducation:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance12+ years of experience in Accounting / Finance roles (with minimum 4 years Big 4 experience preferred)Technical accounting and SEC reporting knowledgeUndergraduate degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA#SponsorEqual Opportunity Employer:NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.Did you know...Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you.Why NetApp?We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.