External Reporting/Technical Accounting-Sr Manager

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing…

At Verizon, we have built a world-class Accounting organization. And it just keeps getting better! We’re a collaborative team that adds significant value to our stakeholders.

You’ll be supporting our very active mergers and acquisitions function as a member of the Corporate Accounting Group.  You’ll be managing the flow of accounting information throughout the transactions.  We need you on board to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives and ensure milestones are met.  Come help us keep our Finance team running better every day.

• Perform data analysis and research of variances 

• Reviewing acquisition and divestiture-related accounting entries for completeness and accuracy

• Assisting with development of carve- out methodology to prepare carve-out financial statements.

• Provide audit support 

• Supporting preparation and audit of carve-out financial statements.

• Supporting and preparing summaries of transactions for External Reporting.

• Supporting External Audit and SOX Audit (material transactions).

What we're looking for…

You’re organized, practical, and great at finding ways to simplify complex processes or solve problems. You have solid accounting knowledge across a variety of topics and the ability to self-direct, run projects and meet deadlines. You enjoy working across different functional groups. 

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Six or more years of relevant work experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or  military experience, or specialized training.

• Knowledge of FASB and SEC requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, accounting best practices, and cross functional accounting impacts.

• Knowledge of key valuation concepts and their application to determine value of a business or underlying assets

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Prior merger and acquisition experience.

• Prior internal and/or external audit experience.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.

• CPA certification.

• Proven management skills.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong written and verbal communications skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.