Senior Analyst of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Analyst of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting with deep expertise in complex technical accounting and SaaS revenue recognition to support our financial reporting and compliance functions. This role will lead the preparation and analysis of key accounting areas including revenue, ASC 606 metrics, capitalized software, leases, stock-based compensation, and debt while ensuring adherence to US GAAP and SEC requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and communication skills, Big 4 or public accounting experience, and the ability to navigate non-routine transactions in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position. Candidates must live in the Denver, CO metro area and be willing to commute to the office three days per week. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and related financial statement disclosures
• Identify, research, interpret and document accounting conclusions on complex and non-routine transactions, including revenue recognition, segment reporting, goodwill and long-lived assets impairment, capitalized software, leases, business combinations, stock-based compensation and others
• Review and summarize customer contracts for revenue recognition implications
• Collect and analyze the data related to RPO, prepare and maintain monthly RPO reporting data in accordance with ASC 606
• Collect and analyze the data related to ASP, prepare and maintain quarterly ASP analyses in accordance with ASC 606
• Collect and analyze the data related to capitalized software, prepare and maintain quarterly capitalized software analyses for new products, major upgrades and enhancements to existing product offerings
• Collect and analyze the data related to capitalized sales commissions, maintain monthly capitalized sales commission analyses and prepare related journal entries
• Maintain monthly debt amortization schedules and prepare related journal entries
• Maintain quarterly stock-based compensation analyses and prepare related journal entries
• Prepare quarterly lease accounting entries, collect and analyze the data related to new, terminated and modified leases to ensure appropriate accounting and financial reporting
• Review agreements with suppliers for potential embedded leases
• Track and update asset retirement obligations, preparing quarterly accounting entries in accordance with ASC 410 requirements
• Maintain and provide quarterly and annual audit support as requested by internal and external auditors
• Stay current on emerging US GAAP and SEC accounting standards, evaluating their impact on our company
• Assist with other special projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-6 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with Software, and SaaS industries and related revenue recognition guidance
• Understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Comfortable navigating through complex accounting matters and arriving at recommendations and conclusions
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Experience with Big 4 or regional public accounting firm
• Experience working in the Oracle ERP system
• Licensed CPA

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role. Candidates must live in the Denver, CO metro area and be willing to commute to the office three days per week. 

About Jeppesen ForeFlight

Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Combining Jeppesen’s 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight’s expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision-making.

Why You Should Join

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide ForeFlighters and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
• Flight Training Rewards
• Tuition Stipend

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well market and business considerations: Summary Pay Range: $115,000-$160,000

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