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Senior SEC and Technical Accountant

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/29/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior SEC and Technical Accountant position at Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)?

Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Senior Accountant to assist on financial reporting, SEC filings, technical accounting research, financial reporting, certain period-end closing activities and internal controls. As a member of the team, you will play a critical role in helping build out the financial reporting and technical accounting function to achieve our overall objective of delivering best in class financial reporting. This role will ensure compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP, support key finance initiatives, reporting to the Head of External Reporting and Technical Accounting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in public company reporting, technical accounting, and internal controls, along with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and related disclosures. Prepare variance analysis and collaborate with Investor Relations to support earnings releases and investor communications. Assist in the preparation of materials for the management and the Company’s Board.
  • SEC Reporting & Compliance: Participate in the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, as well as the proxy statement and other SEC filings. Ensure compliance with XBRL tagging and evolving SEC disclosure requirements. Partner with external auditors and legal counsel to address review comments and ensure timely filings.
  • Technical Accounting & Policy Development: Research and document technical accounting matters, with focus on the following topics: ASC 606 Revenue with customers, ASC 842 Leases, ASC 718 Stock-based compensation (SBC), ASC 350-40 Internal-use software, ASC 805 Business combinations and ASC 260 Earnings per share (EPS). Monitor, assess and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the Company. Develop and maintain accounting policies, ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP.
  • Period-end Closing Activities: Prepare SBC accounting entries and reconciliations for share-based compensation awards (Options, RSUs and ESPP) and all related disclosure requirements. Collaborate with the R&D teams to prepare the assessment and journal entries for internal-use software accounting. Assist in the quarterly sales certifications and assess for any revenue accounting impact. Assess and prepare monthly revenue adjustment journal entries for bridging French GAAP to U.S. GAAP. Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation for certain balance sheet accounts.
  • Internal Controls & Compliance: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting. Act as a liaison with external auditors, ensure timely resolution of financial statement reviews and technical accounting matters. Work closely with cross-functional teams to support integration of acquired businesses related to financial reporting.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA certification required.
  • Minimum 6 years of work experience, including a minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements.
  • Willingness to learn, strong organizational skills, and time management skills with ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Experience in NetSuite, Shareworks and Workiva preferred.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision
  • Wellbeing benefits, including Resources for Living, Wellhub (formerly Gympass), HSA employer contributions
  • Fidelity 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
  • Additional benefits including flexible PTO, volunteer time off and paternity/maternity leave

Salary Range

$115,000-$165,000 RSUs Bonus

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class

Salary : $115,000 - $165,000

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