Principal Accountant, Technical Accounting

Veradigm is looking for a Principal Accountant, Technical Accounting to serve as a hands-on technical accounting resource within our Accounting team. Reporting to the Director, Technical Accounting, this role researches and documents the accounting for complex and judgment-intensive transactions and supports the full range of technical accounting matters that surface in a public healthcare technology company.
This role suits a self-starter who can identify issues, research them independently, and bring well-supported conclusions forward for review. It works closely with senior finance leadership and our external auditors.
What You’ll Contribute:
Research and draft well-supported technical accounting memos for complex and judgment-intensive areas, including but not limited to investments, goodwill, intangibles, debt and equity transactions, stock-based compensation, capitalized software, and leases
Support impairment assessments and other fair value analyses, including gathering inputs and working with external valuation specialists
Track new and proposed accounting pronouncements (ASUs), prepare initial impact assessments, and support implementation efforts, including drafting adoption memos and updates to accounting policies
Help maintain and update the Company’s technical accounting policies so they stay current with GAAP and reflect how the business operates
Serve as a day-to-day contact for external auditors on technical accounting areas, preparing support, responding to requests, and helping close open items on time
Work with FP&A, Legal, HR, and other teams to understand new transactions and arrangements and assess their accounting implications
Identify and carry out process improvements in the technical accounting process, including using AI tools to streamline research, drafting, and documentation
Perform and document internal controls for areas of responsibility, ensuring SOX requirements are consistently met
Draft financial statement disclosures for complex areas to ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for technical accounting areas as part of the monthly and quarterly close
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
CPA required
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, which may be a combination of public accounting (Big 4 or large national firm) and public company experience, with public accounting experience required as part of that background
Experience researching and writing technical accounting memos that hold up under audit scrutiny
Working knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, with exposure to implementing new accounting pronouncements
A self-starter, comfortable identifying issues proactively, exercising professional judgment, and driving assigned matters to resolution
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts clearly, in writing and in conversation, to audiences with varying levels of technical fluency
Strong to advanced Excel skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, public company environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Healthcare or healthcare technology industry experience preferred
Compensation for this job is subject to market conditions, geographic considerations, the candidate’s unique skills and experience, state and local laws, and budget. Our commitment to pay transparency is a testament to our dedication to creating a fair, equitable, and inclusive workplace. By continuously analyzing market trends, staying abreast of changes in state laws, and making budgetary adjustments accordingly, we strive to ensure that our compensation practices reflect the value we place on our associates’ unique contributions and support their professional growth.
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At Veradigm, our greatest strength comes from bringing together talented people with diverse perspectives to support the needs of healthcare providers, life science companies, health plans, and the patients they serve. The Veradigm Network is a dynamic, open community of solutions, external partners, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies that provide advanced insights, technology, and data-driven solutions. Veradigm offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including holidays, vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance and retirement savings.
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Skills
Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Excel, Documentation