Full-Time

Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager

Posted on 2/7/2024

Fortra

Fortra

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides integrated cybersecurity solutions and services

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

United States

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting and reporting
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required
  • 3+ years in public accounting preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to perform technical accounting research, write effective position papers, and communicate appropriate accounting treatment
  • Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
  • Experience implementing best practices that require significant innovation for improving processes by applying advanced understanding of complex functional/technical and business issues and challenges
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and well as part of a larger team
Responsibilities
  • Stay current with the latest accounting standards and regulations (GAAP, IFRS, etc.) and assess their impact on the organization.
  • Conduct in-depth technical accounting research and provide guidance on complex accounting issues.
  • Collaborate with external auditors to address accounting-related queries and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
  • Assist in the review of new and existing revenue contracts for compliance with ASC 606.
  • Determine the accounting and reporting of significant and unique transactions as they arise.
  • Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
  • Manage the disclosure process, including footnotes, MD&A, and other supplementary materials for external reporting.
  • Account for mergers and acquisitions, including the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, required disclosures, pro forma requirements, and accounting policy harmonization.
  • Oversee the consolidation of financial data from multiple business units or subsidiaries.
  • Develop and maintain consolidation procedures, methodologies, and templates.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and improve financial reporting and consolidation processes.

Fortra provides cybersecurity solutions designed to protect businesses from evolving cyber threats. Their products include threat detection and response, data protection, network security, and automation tools, which are offered as integrated and scalable solutions. This means that their products can work together seamlessly and can grow with the needs of their clients. Fortra serves a wide range of clients, from small to medium-sized enterprises to large corporations across various industries. Unlike many competitors, Fortra focuses on a customer-centric approach, helping clients enhance their cybersecurity posture and automate their security processes. The company's goal is to address complex cybersecurity challenges, ensuring that clients can operate securely and efficiently.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Founded

1991

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with Aeries and Infinigate expand Fortra's market reach and innovation.
  • Winning cybersecurity awards enhances Fortra's reputation and attracts more clients.
  • Growing demand for XDR solutions aligns with Fortra's offerings, boosting potential sales.

What critics are saying

  • $20 million settlement for data breach lawsuit may impact customer trust and sales.
  • Geopolitical risks in India and Mexico could affect Global Capability Centers' operations.
  • Potential class action suit from ransomware attack poses reputational and legal challenges.

What makes Fortra unique

  • Fortra offers integrated and scalable cybersecurity solutions for diverse business needs.
  • The company focuses on customer-centric approaches to enhance cybersecurity posture and automation.
  • Fortra's award-winning XDR solutions provide comprehensive security across identity, network, and cloud.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

GlobeNewswire
Jun 2nd, 2025
Aeries Technology Announces Strategic Partnership With Fortra To Set Up Gccs In India And Mexico

MUMBAI, India, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aeries Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AERT), a leading provider of Global Capability Center (GCC) solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Fortra, a global cybersecurity software and services provider. This collaboration is aimed at establishing GCCs for Fortra in both India and Mexico, to expand their existing India-based workforce and add a nearshore hub.Aeries will leverage its expertise to deliver purpose-built solutions through these GCCs, focusing on enhancing core business functions. The GCCs will enable Fortra to further access a skilled and diverse talent pool, ensure cost efficiency, and scale operations, aligning strategically with their business objectives. These facilities will serve as a hub for fostering innovation, optimizing operational efficiency, and accelerating digital transformation initiatives.Matt Reck, Chief Executive Officer, Fortra, commented, “In the search for an organization to help establish a Global Capability Center, we were seeking a long-term partnership that not only aligns with our objectives but also offers continued support during the operational phase. Working with Aeries ensures that we have an expert advisor as we expand our workforce in India and scale our business.”Ajay Khare, Chief Executive Officer, Aeries, stated, “We are thrilled to launch this partnership with Fortra

Compliance Junction
May 12th, 2025
Fortra Pays $20 Million to Settle Fortra GoAnywhere Data Breach Lawsuit

Fortra faced multiple class action lawsuits because of the data breach.

PRWeb
Apr 1st, 2025
Fortra Wins Two 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards In Best Cybersecurity Company And Email Security

"This speaks to the ongoing commitment of our teams to provide Fortra customers with the best, most comprehensive, most innovative suite of cybersecurity solutions found from any single vendor on the market today, and we look forward to continuing to push expectations."

IT Press Releases
Nov 12th, 2024
The Top Security Awareness Training Software According to the FeaturedCustomers Fall 2024 Customer Success Report

Market Leaders - Cofense, Fortra, KnowBe4, Mimecast, Proofpoint, and ThriveDX were given the highest "Market Leader" award.

GlobeNewswire
Oct 29th, 2024
Climb Channel Solutions Launches North American Partnership with Cybersecurity Vendor Fortra

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