Director, Technical Accounting (New York City)

Location: Hybrid
Medidata follows a hybrid office policy in which employees who are hired for an in-person position are expected to work on site a certain number of days per week in accordance with Company policy.

About our Company:

Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 36,000 trials and 11 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million users trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. Discover more at www.medidata.com.

About the Team:

As part of strengthening its global Finance and Accounting team, Medidata is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting who is passionate about adding value to the organization through strong and relentless focus on timely and accurate quarterly and annual financial accounting and reporting, process improvement and automation that will continue to enhance the company’s scalability and success.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven accounting professional who possesses a keen attention to detail, sees the “bigger picture” on a global scale, enjoys challenges, can juggle multiple priorities, focuses on continuous improvement and thrives at going above and beyond. This role will require proven public company accounting experience, practical problem-solving skills, and a good balance between strategic thinking and a willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into the details.

The Director of Technical Accounting is a key role responsible for ensuring the company's financial reporting adheres to IFRS and other authoritative guidance. This individual will lead all technical accounting research, provide guidance on complex transactions, manage external audit relations, drive process improvements, and serve as a crucial internal resource for accounting policy. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with exceptional technical skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. This role will report directly to the VP, Global Controller.

Responsibilities of your role:

• Lead technical accounting research on new and complex business transactions, including areas such as revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, and financial instruments.
• Draft and maintain high-quality accounting policy memos detailing the company’s position and rationale for the treatment of significant transactions and new standards.
• Monitor, interpret, and ensure timely implementation of new rules and regulations, and other authoritative accounting guidance.
• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive accounting policy documentation and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for technical accounting across the organization, providing training and guidance to the finance team, business units, and executive leadership.
• Communicate complex technical accounting issues in a clear, concise, and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain a knowledge base of current industry practices to ensure best practices are monitored and considered.
• Facilitate training on various accounting topics as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting processes and internal controls related to technical accounting application and financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial presentations and ad hoc analyses of results.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors on all technical accounting matters, providing robust documentation and clear explanations of accounting positions.
• Support the internal audit function by providing technical guidance and helping to assess control design and operating effectiveness related to new accounting policies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for team members

Basic qualifications:
8+ years’ experience in accounting or related fields.
Qualified Accountant (CPA required)
Expert knowledge of accounting and reporting standards, IFRS experience a plus

Preferred qualifications:  

• 8+ years’ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a significant focus on technical accounting (public accounting or a mix of public accounting and industry experience is highly preferred).
• Background in a big 4 firm, large global public company, or a combination of both
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP or IFRS, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, risk and controls standards, and business process best practices
• Extensive and proven experience of evolving and developing processes, controls and systems
• Experience managing project work with tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across the organization
• Collaborative and can be flexible in his/her approach
• Have strong communication (both written and verbal) skills, excellent interpersonal skills, professional gravitas, and presentation skills that foster and build strong relationships with a wide range of different business partners and stakeholders
• Operates at the highest level of professionalism and personal integrity
• Experience using Workday Finance and/or Salesforce a plus

The salary range posted below refers only to positions that will be physically based in New York City.  As with all roles, Medidata sets ranges based on a number of factors including function, level, candidate expertise and experience, and geographic location. Pay ranges for candidates in locations other the New York City area  may differ based on the local market data in that region. The base salary pay range for this position is $129,000 to $155,000.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Medidata provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission on the terms of applicable plan documents, and many of Medidata's non-sales positions are eligible for annual bonuses. Medidata believes that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and provides best-in-class benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.

Note: Please be on the lookout for job scams. Medidata recruiters will never ask applicants for monetary compensation, credit card, or banking details.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Medidata are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Medidata is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Medidata will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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Inclusion Statement
As a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, is striving to build more inclusive teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it's our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.

Note: Please be on the lookout for job scams. Medidata recruiters will never ask applicants for monetary compensation, credit card, or banking details.

Inclusion Statement

As a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, is striving to build more inclusive teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it’s our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.