Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)
Senior SEC and Technical Accountant
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN), San Jose, California, United States, 95199
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Senior SEC and Technical Accountant
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Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) .
We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Senior Accountant to assist on financial reporting, SEC filings, technical accounting research, period‑end closing activities and internal controls. As a member of the team, you will play a critical role in building out the financial reporting and technical accounting function to deliver best‑in‑class reporting. This role ensures compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP, supports key finance initiatives, and reports to the Head of External Reporting and Technical Accounting.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and related disclosures; prepare variance analysis and collaborate with Investor Relations to support earnings releases and investor communications; assist in the preparation of materials for the management and the Company’s Board.
SEC Reporting & Compliance: Participate in the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, and 8‑K, as well as the proxy statement and other SEC filings; ensure compliance with XBRL tagging and evolving SEC disclosure requirements; partner with external auditors and legal counsel to address review comments and ensure timely filings.
Technical Accounting & Policy Development: Research and document technical accounting matters, focusing on ASC 606 Revenue with customers, ASC 842 Leases, ASC 718 Stock‑based compensation (SBC), ASC 350‑40 Internal‑use software, ASC 805 Business combinations, and ASC 260 Earnings per share (EPS); monitor, assess and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the Company; develop and maintain accounting policies, ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP.
Period‑end Closing Activities: Prepare SBC accounting entries and reconciliations for share‑based compensation awards; collaborate with the R&D teams to prepare assessment and journal entries for internal‑use software accounting; assist in quarterly sales certifications and assess for any revenue accounting impact; assess and prepare monthly revenue adjustment journal entries for bridging French GAAP to U.S. GAAP; prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation for certain balance sheet accounts.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting; act as a liaison with external auditors, ensuring timely resolution of financial statement reviews and technical accounting matters; work closely with cross‑functional teams to support integration of acquired businesses related to financial reporting.
What You’ll Bring
Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA certification required.
Minimum 6 years of work experience, including at least 2 years of public accounting experience.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements.
Willingness to learn, strong organizational skills, and time‑management skills with ability to multi‑task.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Experience in NetSuite, Shareworks and Workiva preferred.
What we offer
Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision.
Well‑being benefits, including Resources for Living, Wellhub (formerly Gympass), HSA employer contributions.
Fidelity 401(k) with 4% employer match.
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
Additional benefits including flexible PTO, volunteer time off and paternity/maternity leave.
Salary Range $115,000-$165,000 + RSUs + Bonus.
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job‑related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits.
Clearwater Analytics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Software Development
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Senior SEC and Technical Accountant
role at
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) .
We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Senior Accountant to assist on financial reporting, SEC filings, technical accounting research, period‑end closing activities and internal controls. As a member of the team, you will play a critical role in building out the financial reporting and technical accounting function to deliver best‑in‑class reporting. This role ensures compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP, supports key finance initiatives, and reports to the Head of External Reporting and Technical Accounting.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and related disclosures; prepare variance analysis and collaborate with Investor Relations to support earnings releases and investor communications; assist in the preparation of materials for the management and the Company’s Board.
SEC Reporting & Compliance: Participate in the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, and 8‑K, as well as the proxy statement and other SEC filings; ensure compliance with XBRL tagging and evolving SEC disclosure requirements; partner with external auditors and legal counsel to address review comments and ensure timely filings.
Technical Accounting & Policy Development: Research and document technical accounting matters, focusing on ASC 606 Revenue with customers, ASC 842 Leases, ASC 718 Stock‑based compensation (SBC), ASC 350‑40 Internal‑use software, ASC 805 Business combinations, and ASC 260 Earnings per share (EPS); monitor, assess and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the Company; develop and maintain accounting policies, ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP.
Period‑end Closing Activities: Prepare SBC accounting entries and reconciliations for share‑based compensation awards; collaborate with the R&D teams to prepare assessment and journal entries for internal‑use software accounting; assist in quarterly sales certifications and assess for any revenue accounting impact; assess and prepare monthly revenue adjustment journal entries for bridging French GAAP to U.S. GAAP; prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation for certain balance sheet accounts.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting; act as a liaison with external auditors, ensuring timely resolution of financial statement reviews and technical accounting matters; work closely with cross‑functional teams to support integration of acquired businesses related to financial reporting.
What You’ll Bring
Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA certification required.
Minimum 6 years of work experience, including at least 2 years of public accounting experience.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements.
Willingness to learn, strong organizational skills, and time‑management skills with ability to multi‑task.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Experience in NetSuite, Shareworks and Workiva preferred.
What we offer
Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision.
Well‑being benefits, including Resources for Living, Wellhub (formerly Gympass), HSA employer contributions.
Fidelity 401(k) with 4% employer match.
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
Additional benefits including flexible PTO, volunteer time off and paternity/maternity leave.
Salary Range $115,000-$165,000 + RSUs + Bonus.
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job‑related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits.
Clearwater Analytics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Software Development
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