Senior Accountant – Accounting Policy

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Senior Accountant – Accounting Policy

Who We Are

Vernovis is a Total Talent Solutions company that specializes in Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance & Accounting functions. At Vernovis, we help these professionals achieve their career goals, matching them with innovative projects and dynamic direct hire opportunities in Ohio and across the Midwest.

Come Join Us

Vernovis is looking for a Senior Accountant within Accounting Policy that will serve as a key contributor to our client’s company’s accounting policy and implementation efforts. This individual will be responsible for researching and analyzing complex accounting issues, staying current on emerging GAAP and SEC developments, and communicating their potential impact on the company’s financial statements and processes. They will support the company's involvement in public comment letters and actively engage with industry accounting organizations.

The role involves leading the implementation of new accounting standards and coordinating changes to existing financial processes in collaboration with management, internal departments, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will also support acquisition-related accounting efforts, including due diligence, purchase accounting, and the financial integration of acquired entities. In addition, this person will take the lead on strategic and cross‑functional projects, ranging from technical accounting matters to process improvements, functioning as a subject‑matter expert or project lead.

The role requires someone who can work independently, make informed decisions within their scope, and communicate proactively with leadership.

• Prepare strategic analysis to quantify the impact of emerging accounting guidance to the Company and coordinate initiatives to adopt emerging accounting guidance, including the deployment of departmental resources and subsidiary accounting departments.
• Perform accounting research and analysis for proposed complex financial transactions and provide accounting guidance for management.
• Carry out strategic initiatives of the Company related to the acquisition due diligence process, including responding to historical and proforma financial information requests and the preparation of purchase accounting analysis.
• Assist in the integration of acquisitions for financial statement purposes.
• Prepare strategic and analytical analysis of complex financial and investment‐related transactions.
• Coordinate with department and subsidiary management to ensure proper accounting treatment for complex and significant transactions.
• Assist in the implementation of new reporting requirements, including working with subsidiaries to ensure proper recording and adjusting financial statement layouts to reflect new requirements.
• Review the preparation of annual audited financial statements, including coordination with external auditors on accounting policy and financial statement disclosure matters.
• Assist in the preparation of research analysis and comment letters in connection with the Company’s strategic involvement with industry trade groups.
• Stay current on pertinent industry accounting developments and relevant SEC developments.
• Stay current on trends in our business, networking and being aware of our competitors’ strategies and major operational initiatives.
• Implement effective processes and procedures for accomplishing and improving the department’s procedures.
• Provide lead role on cross‑functional special project teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting – Required
• Demonstrated in‑depth knowledge, understanding and experience interpreting, utilizing and applying statutory and GAAP accounting rules and regulations. – Required
• Demonstrated experience successfully acting as the lead on projects as well as a resource to other accountants. – Required
• Demonstrated experience working where independent decision‑making has been necessary.
• Proven experience must include identifying and resolving problems where independent decision‑making and initiative is required. – Required
• Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated…