External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager at NetApp in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Sr. Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting, this position will interface with many corporate and operational financeteams,as well as our external auditors. Primary SEC reporting responsibilities include acombination of preparation and review of 10-Q and 10-K filings, as well as quarterly earnings releases. Primary technical accounting responsibilities include analyzing accounting issues andprovidingguidance to members of the finance organization, reviewing significant contracts, non-standard transactions and emerging GAAP for accounting implications,writing accounting position memos, supporting lease accounting activities, and overseeing the Company's corporate accounting policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare sections of our 10-Q and 10-K filings, and review sections prepared by team members


• Assist in researching, benchmarking and drafting new disclosures


• Facilitate preparation of quarterly 8-Ks / earnings releases andcoordinate with FP&A, Legal and IR


• Provide accounting guidance to finance teams to ensure business transactions and material contracts are properly recorded and disclosed


• Perform technical research on complex accounting and disclosure issues. Topics may include leases, business combinations, software development cost capitalization, segments reporting, impairment assessment, stock-based compensation expense, investments, foreign currency,debt and others


• Prepare accounting position memos on technical issues and non-standard transactions and present those to our external auditors


• Monitor and assist with the implementation of new accounting standards


• Support ASC 842 lease accounting activities including review of lease contracts and abstracted data,analysis of software-generated accounting entries, and implementation of process improvements


• Support certain monthly and quarterly accounting processes, including share-based compensation and commissions


• Support the review andcreation of accounting policies


• Support Controllership compliance activities


• Participate in special projects as needed

Job Requirements:

• Substantial experience in the review or preparation of 10-Qs and 10-Ks


• Ability to efficiently and effectively research, interpret, apply and communicate GAAP accounting rules as they relate to various business activities and transactions


• Strong analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills


• Must be able to make judgment calls on accounting / reporting issues


• Excellent writing skills; ability to draft SEC reporting disclosures and technical accounting position memos


• Ability to effectively prioritize with competing and deadline sensitive initiatives


• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently


• Strong organizational skills and process oriented


• Ability to drive process improvements and identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes and tasks


• Team player

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance


• 12+ years of experience in Accounting / Finance roles (with minimum 4 years Big 4 experience preferred)


• Technical accounting and SEC reporting knowledge


• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance


• CPA

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.

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Why NetApp?

We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

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