Financial Accountant
Waltham, MA - USA
Job Summary
Financial Accountant Corporate Accounting
Imagine yourself
- Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impacton the world around you.
- Growing your expertiseand expanding your skillset with every project.
- Owning your ambitionand fueling your career growth.
At Veralto our unifying purpose of Safeguarding the Worlds Most Vital Resources is more than words: its a proven path towards positive change improvement for our planet and development for yourself.
Whether were ensuring the continued availability of clean drinking water protecting our waterways or enhancing the traceability color accuracy and packaging of everyday essentials the work we do every day contributes to a safer world and a more sustainable future.
When you join Veraltos vibrant global network of 13 operating companies and 17000 associates you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on and where youll have boundless opportunities to deepen your skillset pursue your ambitions and grow your career.
We offer:
- Bonus pay
- Paid holidays and a permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust
- Ongoing investment in your career through dedicated training on-the-job development and coaching
- Total rewards that support your success at work and beyond including comprehensive health benefits a 401(k) savings plan with employer match and associate wellbeing programming with rewards
The candidate for Financial Accountant will be a key member of the Corporate finance team reporting to the Manager Finance & Accounting. This role is responsible for supporting the accounting reporting and compliance activities related to employee benefit programs equity compensation and other corporate accounting matters. The position will contribute to the monthly close process SEC reporting requirements and regulatory filings while partnering cross-functionally with Human Resources Tax Treasury and other addition the Financial Accountant will support process improvement efforts and other special initiatives within the finance organization.
This position is ideally based at Veraltos corporate headquarters in Waltham MA and offers a flexible hybrid work environment. We welcome applications from candidates located in Waltham or nearby areas within a reasonable commuting distance who can regularly work from the office. Travel is expected to be minimal estimated at up to 5% annually.
In this role a typical day will look like:
- Support the monthly quarterly and annual close and consolidation processes by ensuring accounting records are complete accurate and compliant with U.S. GAAP and Company policies
- Prepare monthly journal entries account reconciliations and supporting schedules related to corporate accounting activities including employee benefit programs retirement plans and global business insurance
- Process and maintain the accounting of employee health and life benefit programs including invoice tracking cost allocations and monthly charges to operating companies
- Support the accounting and reporting of equity compensation programs including stock options restricted stock units (RSUs) performance stock units (PSUs) share repurchases and share-related reconciliations
- Prepare supporting schedules and disclosures for quarterly and annual SEC filings including Forms 10-Q and 10-K
- Assist with the preparation of regulatory and shareholder-related filings including the Form 11-K and annual proxy statement
- Participate in the preparation of monthly forecast-to-actual analyses for management reporting packages
- Support the accounting associated with companywide tax planning initiatives
- Assist with finance projects aimed at improving efficiency strengthening controls and implementing new technologies
- Support business audits conducted by external and internal auditors by preparing supporting documentation and responding to inquiries in a timely manner and contribute to the maintenance of a strong SOX-compliant control environment
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Finance or Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant certification preferred
- 3 years of relevant experience
- A working knowledge of US GAAP is expected
- Understanding of equity compensation / benefits accounting preferred
A highly qualified candidate may also have some of the experience below:
- Large international manufacturing industry experience
- Oracle (ERP) and OneStream tools experience
- Experience leveraging technology and AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot Claude) to improve workflows automate routine tasks and enhance analytical capabilities
With annual sales of$5 billion Veralto is a global leader in essential technology solutions with a proven track record of solving some of the most complex challenges we face as a society. Our industry-leading companies with globally recognized brands are building on a long-established legacy of innovation and customer trust to create a safer cleaner more vibrant future.
Veraltos Water Quality companiesAquatic Informatics ChemTreat Hach McCrometer OTT HydroMet Sea-Bird Scientific Trojan Technologies and XOSmanage treat purify and protect the global water supply from municipal and wastewater treatment facilities to lakes rivers watersheds and oceans. And our Product Quality & Innovation companiesEsko Linx Pantone Videojet and X-Riteprotect the worlds food medicine and essentials by tracking and authenticating the billions of goods that travel the global supply chain every day. Veralto is headquartered in Waltham Massachusetts with 300 locations worldwide.
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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associates position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance shift travel requirements sales or revenue-based metrics any collective bargaining agreements and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $75000 - $90000 USD per job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
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Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race color national origin religion sex age marital status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences both visible and not found in our workforce workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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