Senior Director, Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it! 

  

A Little About Us 

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience for all by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts—driving real, measurable results for clients. 

  

A Little About You 

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

The Sr. Director, Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy will have overall accountability for leading financial reporting and accounting policy for the Enterprise. This role will drive our strategic initiative of public company readiness for our financial statement preparation process and formalization of accounting policies. The Sr Director, Financial Reporting and Accounting Policy also will provide accounting policy support and partnership to the business for complex transactions and M&A. The incoming leader will report to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, manage a direct staff of one to two professionals, and direct activities of outside service providers. The position can be based in one of three strategic locations: Morristown, NJ, Atlanta, GA, or Boston, MA.

What you'll do:

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis in compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements, with a focus on adherence to internal controls

• Coordinate with senior management, external auditors, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial statement filings

• Support the implementation, operation and administration of new financial statement preparation technology (Workiva)

• Stay informed and lead implementation of emerging accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements

• Support IPO Readiness efforts in the areas of financial reporting including earnings release, investor relations materials, external presentations and Q&A preparation

• Lead in-depth technical accounting research and mentor team members in preparing detailed documentation on complex accounting issues

• Collaborate with Business Unit leaders to identify and resolve complex accounting issues, primarily in the areas of revenue recognition and software development expenditures

• Oversee several technical accounting areas, including goodwill impairment, equity valuation, derivatives and stock-based compensation accounting

• Support Learning and Development initiatives by coordinating and delivering training on technical topics, including policy update or implementation to support

• Build, maintain, and continuously refine global accounting policies

• Attract, retain, organize, develop, manage, recognize and reward a motivated team capable of achieving short and long-range business objectives

• Promote a culture of innovation and leadership with a commitment to the Company’s core values

What you'll bring to Zelis:

• 12+ years of high-quality professional experience; substantive accounting training and foundation in public accounting preferred

• 5+ years of experience being a people leader

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in accounting or related field

• CPA required

• Excellent organizational, management, analytical & decision-making skills

• Advanced technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP and SEC Reporting standards, and experience with writing technical memos and policies

• Experience with Workday and Workiva is preferred

• Proven track record in people management and developmen