The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

The Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting will lead a team of four responsible for External Financial Reporting, Internal reporting, and Technical Accounting. Primary responsibilities include overseeing the preparation of US GAAP financials for the purposes of preparing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings release, and internal financial reporting, as well as research and analysis of technical accounting matters including M&A and other complex transactions. The Director will collaborate closely with GL Accounting, tax, FP&A legal, Treasury, HR, and other operational departments within the Company to understand and proactively review and provide guidance to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results.

Your Impact

• Lead the SEC reporting team and process, including but not limited to the preparation of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings releases, and internal reporting.
• Lead the technical accounting research, analysis, documentation, and enablement of significant or complex accounting matters.
• Partner with Internal Audit to ensure effective controls around the SEC reporting, Internal reporting and Technical accounting process.
• Facilitate the review of Financial Statements with External Auditors, Executive Staff, Disclosure and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and other Operational leaders as needed.
• Participate in the due diligence process on potential acquisitions.
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships and serve as a key business partner during the negotiation of M&A and other Complex transactions to ensure desired accounting outcomes.
• Oversee the preparation of accounting entries for complex matters, including but not limited to acquisition accounting, stock compensation expense, restructuring and lease accounting.
• Be the primary contact and coordinate the review of complex technical accounting, quarterly reviews, and the annual audit with external auditors.
• Lead the implementation of process and/or system improvements related to reporting and technical accounting as needed.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and or public accounting experience required.
• 10+ years of relevant accounting and reporting experience.
• Proficient technical accounting skills and thorough understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting.
• M&A and Purchase Price Accounting Experience required.
• Experience with the application and adoption of new accounting standards
• Management and supervisory experience required.
• Experience in a global public company preferred.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and consistency in preparing work.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative skills and accounting research skills.
• Experience leading significant business process changes.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; be self-motivated and proactive.
• Oracle R12 or other major ERP experience.
• Workiva / W-Desk experience a plus.