Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting - Waters Corporation

Overview

Waters Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting to join the Corporate Accounting team, reporting directly to the Senior Director, U.S Corporate Controller. As a key member of the team, this individual will be responsible for providing technical accounting guidance and leadership on external reporting matters to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. This position will also be responsible for overseeing SEC reporting, the monthly accounting close & consolidation, and maintenance of worldwide accounting policies, ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP standards. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a strong technical accounting background and extensive experience in SEC reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in various aspects of SEC reporting, including the preparation and filing of 10-Q’s, 10-K’s, earnings releases, Proxy Statement, and other required SEC filings.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors to support the quarterly/annual audit processes.
• Lead an efficient monthly financial statement close process for responsible areas and ensure accuracy and completeness of the financial statements.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations for various financial statement line items.
• Oversee the accounting and business partnering for the Company’s U.S. Benefits team.
• Serve as the lead for various technical accounting areas, including stock-based compensation, pension accounting, lease accounting, M&A / purchase accounting, derivatives, minority investments, and annual intangible asset impairment assessments.
• Manage the Company’s non-routine accounting process; research and apply technical accounting standards to complex business issues and transactions.
• Assess new accounting pronouncements, provide guidance, and implement standards as applicable.
• Oversee the maintenance of worldwide accounting policies, chart account of accounts, and internal control documentation in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various initiatives and projects on an as needed basis.
• Lead and develop a team of 4 direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, high performance, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA is required
• 6+ years of public accounting experience or a mix of public accounting and industry roles, with SEC reporting / technical accounting experience for a publicly traded company
• Big 4 public accounting experience is highly preferred
• Experience in a manager or supervisory role
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting standards, SEC reporting requirements, and accounting close
• Effective technical writing and research skills, and solid experience in the implementation and handling of complex U.S. GAAP accounting matters
• Experience in the preparation of financial statements and footnotes for a publicly traded company
• Working knowledge of SAP and BlackLine is a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a group
• M&A accounting and financial due diligence experience a plus

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for more than 65 years. With approximately 7,500 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, and with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.

 

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

 

 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status. 

Key Words

Public Accounting, CPA, Certified Public Accountant, U.S. GAAP, Big 4, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Statements, SEC Reporting, SEC Filings, Technical Accounting, SOX, External Reporting