Principal Technical Accountant

• Does this position require a security clearance? No
• Years 10+ years
• Additional Info Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English

Description

As a Principal Technical Accountant in our growing and dynamic Technical Accounting team at Oracle, you will be responsible for understanding the finer details of proposed or executed transactions through review of available contracts and agreements and collaboration with key cross‑functional business partners including our US and International Accounting teams. You will leverage your experience researching relevant accounting guidance to identify key accounting issues and to propose accounting and disclosure requirements for complex non‑routine transactions.

Your ability to communicate concisely and effectively, will inform all key stakeholders in Corporate Development, Integration, Legal, Tax and the broader Finance organization of the accounting and business implications of transactions. Written communication skills will be critical as the most common deliverable for this role will be a technical accounting memo. Verbal communication skills also essential as this role will interface with Oracle’s external auditors as they audit technical accounting issues.

This position will report to the Senior Director of Technical Accounting.

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• Accounting research regarding technical accounting matters
• Document results of accounting research in technical accounting memos
• Facilitate external auditor’s review/audit of technical accounting positions
• Conduct due diligence procedures and preparation of related reports in connection with M&A activity
• Define procedures in connection with purchase accounting, including documentation of key technical accounting issues, coordination with third‑party valuation specialists, etc.
• Manage and or participate in ad hoc special projects

• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience
• Minimum of 8 years of combined experience between public accounting and industry
• Technically proficient in US GAAP (especially ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 810, ASC 321, and ASC 323)
• Critical thinker that thoroughly evaluates all potential accounting implications and solutions associated with a particular accounting issue
• Ability to work cross‑functionally, and with third‑parties, to obtain all relevant facts and articulate accounting conclusions reached
• Strong written communication skills and experience in the preparation of technical accounting memos
• Experience in working with external auditors on technical accounting issues
• CPA highly preferred

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US:
Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: