Senior External Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

Senior External Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined experience at a Big 4 accounting firm and SEC reporting at a public company.
• CPA license, or equivalent (active preferred).
• Proficiency in financial reporting and accounting tools such as Workiva and NetSuite.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and disclosure requirements under US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Experience with public companies in the technology industry.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills accompanied by strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management, leadership, relationship development and stakeholder management skills.
• Results orientation, with the ability to work on a fast-paced team, adapt to rapidly changing situations and conditions, and demonstrate a drive and bias for action.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; concise communication when speaking to senior leadership.
• Motivation to learn and grow and develop knowledge of unfamiliar areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of periodic filings with the SEC amongst other external reports, including financial statement preparation, related footnotes, management discussion and analysis, and other applicable reporting obligations.
• Monitor developments at SEC and FASB for potential impacts on accounting or disclosure, educate business on potential impacts, and lead any related system developments or process improvements.
• Maintain and continuously improve SEC reporting process to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statement footnote disclosures, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships across functions, including business operations, general accounting, tax, treasury, legal and HR to ensure timely communication and review of reporting matters.
• Coordinate external auditor reviews of SEC filings and disclosures, addressing and resolving any differences of opinion regarding external disclosures, while effectively advocating for management’s position in alignment with regulatory requirements and company objectives.
• Support earnings release and other investor communication activities.
• Contribute to special projects or tasks, including technical accounting research and analysis in support of the broader team.
• Research, document memos, record, and communicate technical accounting matters as they arise and journal entries for complex accounting transactions.
• Analyze and interpret new accounting standards and SEC regulations, research and provide appropriate accounting guidance related to various business transactions.
• Participate in the implementation of SOX controls over financial reporting and create procedures over financial reporting accuracy.
• Work closely with the stock administrator and own stock compensation accounting for share-based awards, including stock options, Restricted stock, ESPP by performing the valuation of compensation granted, calculation of monthly expense, and forecasting future impact to the Company and all related compensation disclosure requirements.
• Research new disclosures and FASB accounting standards updates and work with external auditors on appropriate disclosure requirements.
• Prepare information as necessary to aid the Chief Accounting Officer in fulfilling control obligations.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.