Director of Capital & Emerging Technology Accounting

Position Overview The Director, Capital & Emerging Technology Accounting is a high‑impact role within the Chief Accounting Officer’s organization. It sits at the intersection of accounting policy and software development, driving proper capitalization of labor and internal‑use software. Responsibilities The Director will own the operational labor capitalization close, serve as the subject‑matter expert on technical accounting for internal‑use software, cloud computing, and AI development cost accounting, and collaborate with Engineering, CIO, and BU CTOs. Technical Accounting – Internal‑Use Software, Cloud & AI Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for ASC 350‑40 (Internal‑Use Software) and ASU 2018‑15 (Cloud Computing Arrangements). Develop and maintain an AI development cost accounting policy covering the model lifecycle, applying ASC 350‑40 by analogy, ASU 2018‑15, and ASC 730 as appropriate. Advise on heightened‑judgment AI cost categories: training compute costs, training data costs, foundation model fine‑tuning, inference infrastructure, and prompt‑engineering pipeline development. Monitor FASB standard‑setting activity on AI accounting and lead readiness for ASU 2025‑06, including impact assessment, process updates, and briefings for the CFO and Audit Committee. Maintain an FAQ and capitalization decision framework; respond to questions from engineering managers, BU Finance partners, and the CIO organization on project eligibility and phase classification. Monthly Close – Labor Capitalization Process Own the end‑to‑end monthly labor capitalization close. Convene BU Finance and engineering managers for pre‑close validation; prepare the journal entry package with supporting schedules. Reconcile the capitalized software balance to the fixed‑asset sub‑ledger and deliver the close package to the Controller. Pull and validate the labor capitalization report from Power BI / Sigma; reconcile Tempo‑approved hours by project, phase, and cost center. Serve as the primary Finance contact for external auditors on the capitalized software workpaper package; prepare technical accounting memos and respond to auditor queries on phase classification. Hours Tracking & Cross‑Functional Governance Define, publish, and maintain the hours‑tracking standard, including capitalizable vs. expense labor criteria under ASC 350‑40 and logging frequency requirements. Coordinate with IT Finance and Enterprise Architecture to ensure Jira project codes and Tempo configuration reflect capitalization policy before projects are created or modified. Issue a monthly compliance scorecard to BU CTOs and the CIO covering Tempo completion rates, approval timeliness, and project code error rates; recommend corrective actions for non‑compliance patterns. Qualifications Required : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required. 7+ years progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a technical accounting or accounting policy role. Expertise in ASC 350‑40 (Internal‑Use Software) and working knowledge of ASU 2018‑15 (Cloud Computing Arrangements). Experience owning or materially contributing to a software capitalization process in a technology‑intensive organization. Strong cross‑functional communication skills with the ability to translate accounting requirements into operational guidance for engineering and technology audiences. Experience preparing and presenting technical accounting memos, policy documents, and audit‑support packages. At this time, candidates who require visa sponsorship are not considered. Preferred : Public accounting background with technology‑sector client experience. Experience with Jira, Tempo, or similar project/time‑tracking platforms in a capitalization context. Familiarity with Snowflake, Sigma, or Power BI in financial reporting or close‑process context. Familiarity with Workday Financials and HCM. Working knowledge of ASU 2025‑06 and its anticipated impact on internal‑use software accounting. Familiarity with AI/ML development lifecycle concepts sufficient to engage credibly with ML engineering teams on cost classification. Prior experience in a company with both in‑house (CIO) and product/BU (CTO) engineering organizations. Location & Workplace Flexibility Zelis is headquartered in the U.S., with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. All employee work locations are determined by position needs. While location expectations vary by role, candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed. Our hybrid approach is flexible and guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule. Equal Employment Opportunity Zelis is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. Accessibility Support If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Disclaimer The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. 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