Senior SEC Accountant (Remote)

Job Profile SummaryAssists in the timely and accurate reporting of financial results to our debt holders, equity investors, and management. Duties of this role include the preparation and/or review of external quarterly and annual reports, internal management reporting, and investor earnings call materials. This role is also responsible for financial statement analysis and other deliverables to our auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and development of external financial reporting, including quarterly and annual reports.
• Assists with the preparation and review of monthly management reporting packages.
• Analyzes financial statements balances and fluctuations monthly and quarterly.
• Reviews cashflow statement and supporting schedules.
• Reviews share based compensation and equity accounting. 
• Provides support to investor relations and develops critical information for earnings releases and other required external information.
• Researches GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements and prepares documentation around accounting conclusions reached. 
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong understanding of technical accounting including SEC and SOX reporting requirements.
• Strong time management, communications, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex problems. Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel.
• Uses skills as an experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Ability to adapt and learn and apply professional concepts.
• Ability to communicate financial information and ideas so others will understand.
• Ability to propose solutions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.
• Ability to lead special projects from beginning to end and facilitate meetings.
• Detail oriented. 

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required.
• Typically requires 6-9 years of professional accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years of technical accounting or SEC reporting as a primary responsibility.
• ERP experience a plus.
• Public and/or Big Four experience preferred  

Colorado Equal Pay Transparency ActThe following information is required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act and applies only to individuals working in the state of Colorado. The anticipated starting pay range of Colorado applicants for this role is $75,300 - $97,600.  Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here.#LI-AW2#LI-RemoteAbout Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future. More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.