Senior Technical Accountant

Key Skills

Accounting, Analytical and Problem solving, Big Data Technology, Data Analytics, Data management, Effective communication skills, Finance, Microsoft-Excel, Project management, SAP

Job Description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a global technology leader focused on developing intelligent solutions that allow customers to capture, analyze, and act upon data seamlessly from edge to cloud. The HPE Technical Senior Analyst, will provide significant contribution to the technical accounting function for Hewlett Packard Enterprise, reporting into the Technical Accounting Senior Manager. This role will have responsibility for Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Technical Accounting and will partner with business unit finance teams, corporate financial planning and analysis (FP&A), tax and others as necessary to provide support on transactions and accounting issues. This role will also include preparation of reports to the audit committee and materials of technical content to share with the Executive Leadership. The senior analyst will communicate and drive adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the organization’s financial goals and policies.

HPE's Technical Accounting team represents a mission-critical corporate headquarters activity that the CEO and CFO place direct reliance upon to support financial reporting to external parties. A significant component of the team’s activity is around a disciplined process of compiling and reviewing HPE’s quarterly and annual financial reports to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC filing regulation.

Responsibilities:

• The HPE Finance Technical Senior Analyst, will provide significant contribution to the technical accounting function for Hewlett Packard enterprise, reporting into the Technical Accounting Manager; This role will have responsibility for Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Technical Accounting and will partner with business unit finance teams, corporate financial planning and analysis (FP&A), tax and others as necessary to provide support on transactions and accounting issues
• Provide insight to or participate in the preparation of new or existing accounting policies based on evolving industry standards and best practices and drive changes in those areas
• Interpret U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC guidance to find the accounting and financial reporting treatment for new, material, and/or complex, unusual transactions or agreements.
• The senior analyst will communicate and drive adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the organizations financial goals and polices
• Has the fiduciary responsibility to represent financial results externally
• A significant component of the team’s activity is around a disciplined process of compiling and reviewing HPE’s quarterly and annual financial reports to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC filing regulation
• Prepare or review technical accounting memorandums for significant transactions and support the review process with finance management and external auditors.
• This role will also include preparation of reports to the audit committee and materials of technical content to share with the Executive Leadership
• Lead process improvement and policy development initiatives for relevant areas
• Support the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Facilitate trainings on relevant accounting topics to HPE worldwide personnel
• Support ad hoc reporting requests from various customers; Participate in broader SEC reporting or corporate reporting initiatives.

Success in this area depends upon a unique combination of a strong knowledge of US GAAP disclosure requirements, familiarity with SEC reporting guidelines, strong writing skills, and an eagerness to understand HPE's business operations. The role requires engagement with our external auditors E&Y, Legal, Investor Relations, Corporate FP&A, Close Reporting, and our partners in the business and Corporate functions. This role presents an excellent opportunity for obtaining a broad overview of HPE and extending your USGAAP and SEC reporting knowledge in multiple areas. 

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting, finance, business, accounting (e.g., CPA (or equivalent), MBA) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a finance function. Big four public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with technology industry and international companies preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles under US GAAP and financial analysis. Topics include: Revenue recognition, Lease accounting (lessee and lessor), software capitalization, asset impairments
• Excellent planning, analytical, communication (verbal and written), and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Experience in researching and interpreting complex technical accounting and financial reporting issues.
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent people management skills, catered to a wide variety of audiences
• Self-starter who is able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, catered to a wide variety of audiences
• Excellent business acumen
• Strong understanding of the company’s policies and processes
• Excellent consulting, influence, and negotiation skills
• Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Experience in business application (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SAP)

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Big Data Analytics, Business Acumen, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Empathy, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Internal Controls, Long Term Planning, Management of Change, Managing Ambiguity, Numerical Data Analysis, Policy Management, Problem Solving Mindset (+ 4 more)

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

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Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

Finance

Job Level:

Expert

States with Pay Range Requirement

The expected salary/wage range for a U.S.-based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target-level sales compensation pay. If this is a non-sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.

Annual Salary: $86,000.00 - $198,000.00

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