Manager, Technical Accounting (IDS) (Finance)
Join our dynamic Corporate Finance team, where you'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with US GAAP, particularly ASC 350-40 (Internal-Use Software). We're looking for a detail-oriented professional with strong technical accounting skills, leadership potential, and a collaborative mindset. This role is based in our Jersey City, NJ global headquarters where we have a flexible hybrid work model.
- Ensuring that Verisk's accounting policies are being followed in accordance with USGAAP ASC 350-40 (Accounting for Internal-Use Software) as well as completing documentation of related corporate accounting memos and other relevant documentation.
- Lead the evaluation and implementation of complex accounting standards, particularly ASC 350-40 (Accounting for Internal-Use Software) and other relevant US GAAP guidance.
- Manage accounting processes related to capital projects using Oracle Projects Module, ensuring accuracy in project setup, cost tracking, and capitalization in addition to driving enhancements in project accounting workflows within Oracle.
- Review compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements, including SOX documentation and walkthroughs.
- Mentor and develop staff within the accounting function; provide technical training and support in relevant areas.
- Provide subject matter expertise on the accounting treatment of internally developed software, including capitalization, impairment, and amortization to stakeholders.
- Partner with Product, IT, FP&A, and Engineering teams to understand the nature and progress of technology initiatives to properly assess capital vs. expense treatment and compliance with capitalization policies.
- Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
- Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- 5-8 years of accounting experience (Big 4 or large regional audit firm experience strongly preferred) in applying USGAAP
- Strong understanding of USGAAP rules required
- Effective documentation, teamwork and communication skills are required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Oracle Fusion experience is a plus
- Experience in supervising employees a plus but not required
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Strong attention to detail, ability to self-review, and sense of ownership
- Excellent organizational and planning skills; set goals, establish priorities, utilize available resources and plan work to meet deadlines and commitments
Skills/Education:
- BS degree in accounting required
- Strong working knowledge of USGAAP
- CPA is a plus but not required
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About Us
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.
At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.
For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.
We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.
Verisk Businesses
Underwriting Solutions - provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision
Claims Solutions - supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences
Property Estimating Solutions - offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient
Extreme Event Solutions - provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.
Specialty Business Solutions - provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance
Marketing Solutions - delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement
Life Insurance Solutions - offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
Verisk Maplecroft - provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger
Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.
All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.
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