Sr Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting

The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting at Sword Health will lead the technical accounting function, focusing on critical areas such as equity accounting and revenue accounting. You’ll be responsible for enhancing quality controls, managing financial data for accounting reports, acting as a liaison with auditors, and ensuring compliance with public company requirements. Your role will involve developing detailed financial statements, maintaining intercompany agreements, and overseeing special projects including acquisitions and the adoption of new accounting guidance.

To succeed as the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting at Sword Health, candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in public accounting, particularly with Big 4 firms, accompanied by technical accounting expertise at a public company. Familiarity with ASC standards such as ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 805 is essential. Project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams will also be crucial for this role.

In the role of Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting at Sword Health, you will collaborate with auditors through an efficient liaison approach. This means being proactive in communication, understanding the audit process, and ensuring that all financial statements and disclosures meet regulatory requirements. Your leadership will ensure that the team navigates through audits smoothly while maintaining a high level of trust and clarity with all stakeholders involved.

The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting at Sword Health will work extensively with accounting software, particularly NetSuite, along with close management tools like Blackline, Numeric, or Floqast. Familiarity with these systems ensures that financial data can be efficiently managed, reconciliations are handled correctly, and all key financial reports are generated accurately and timely, contributing to the overall integrity of financial reporting.

At Sword Health, the work culture for the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting is dynamic and collaborative. The team is committed to the company’s mission of transforming healthcare and creating a pain-free world through innovation. Employees enjoy a stimulating environment that supports creativity, recognizes individual contributions, and values a work-life balance. With flexible working hours and unlimited vacation, the workplace culture emphasizes personal well-being alongside professional growth.

In the role of Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting, prioritization is essential. I approach this by assessing project deadlines, scope, and impact on the overall financial reporting process. I also engage with cross-functional partners to understand their timelines and adjust our priorities dynamically. Utilizing project management tools helps track progress and ensure effective allocation of resources.

Absolutely! My experience with ASC 606 has involved a comprehensive understanding of its five-step model for revenue recognition, which greatly impacts how companies report their sales. I've facilitated workshops to train accounting teams in the application, ensuring compliance and accuracy in our financial statements. This has led to more effective processes for tracking and reporting revenue across different service delivery timelines.

Effective communication with auditors involves a proactive and transparent approach. I always ensure that I have a comprehensive understanding of the audit timeline and requirements. Regular updates and check-ins help address any concerns early. I also prepare detailed documentation and ensure that all financial statements are ready ahead of schedule, allowing for a collaborative and efficient audit process.

To maintain and update financial disclosures, I follow a systematic timetable aligned with reporting deadlines. I ensure all statutory requirements are met through continuous monitoring of regulatory changes. Collaborating with cross-functional teams allows us to gather necessary data accurately and compile disclosures effectively. Prioritizing clarity and transparency is key to minimizing risks and ensuring compliance.

Working with cross-functional teams requires rapport and flexibility. I initiate regular meetings to ensure everyone is aligned on goals and timelines. Clear communication about expectations and deliverables is pivotal. I also leverage collaborative tools to facilitate transparency and ensure all members can contribute effectively, which fosters a supportive environment where everyone is informed and engaged.

To ensure accuracy in financial reporting, I implement meticulous controls, including regular reconciliations and comprehensive checks against financial data. Emphasizing a culture of accountability within the team encourages careful scrutiny of outputs. I also advocate for adopting technology tools that automate processes, reducing the chances of human errors in data entry and calculations.

One notable project was my leadership during the integration of a new financial management system in my current company. I outlined clear timelines and objectives, engaged stakeholders early in the process, and provided training to all staff involved. By prioritizing communication and identifying potential challenges upfront, the project was completed ahead of schedule and resulted in more streamlined financial operations.

A significant challenge I faced was during implementing ASC 842 related to lease accounting. The initial complexity of consolidating vast amounts of data was daunting. I overcame this by establishing a detailed project plan, breaking the implementation into manageable phases, and fostering collaborative discussions with other departments to gather accurate information. The experience ultimately strengthened our technical capabilities.

Ensuring SOX compliance requires a thorough understanding of its internal control framework. I regularly review processes for adherence to these controls and conduct tests to validate their effectiveness. By establishing documentation protocols and training our team on compliance expectations, I ensure everyone is aware of responsibilities. This proactive approach minimizes risks related to financial reporting.

Certainly! My experience with preparing financial statements involves compiling data from individual departments, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and adherence to GAAP standards. I draft financial statements, perform variance analyses and collaborate with auditors to finalize reports. This comprehensive approach has allowed me to produce timely and accurate financial statements that reflect the true financial position of the company.