Technical Accounting & External Reporting Director

About the Position:

The Technical Accounting and External Reporting Director is responsible for providing technical accounting guidance and leadership on external reporting matters to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. This position will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, including Technical Accounting Matters, SEC filings, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in accounting principles, knowledge of regulatory requirements, and excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Manage and define our technical accounting and external reporting processes and requirements
• Responsible for providing and drafting on new and complex transactions, including working cross-functionally to advise on accounting implications on the company
• Responsible for all technical accounting, including research and preparation of technical accounting memos
• Review monthly and quarterly ASC 718 share-based compensation entries and rollforward
• Lead all external financial reporting drafting and disclosures, including preparation of 10Qs/10Ks including footnote disclosures, cash flow statement, and relevant disclosure checklists
• Review monthly financial reporting packages including flux analysis for all international subsidiaries for consolidation purposes
• Assist with monthly financial reporting budget vs. Actuals, financial flux analytics
• Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets and improve operational efficiencies to ensure adherence to company policy and SOX 404 regulations
• Responsible for maintaining global accounting policies; advising on operational or financial changes arising from new GAAP or SEC rules
• Responsible for calculation of Earning Per Share (EPS)
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements
• Assist with the evaluation and assessment of design and operating effectiveness of the internal control environment over technical accounting and financial reporting
• Assist in M&A due diligence and purchase accounting

Responsibilities:

• Review customer contracts to ensure consistent application of revenue recognition policies in accordance with GAAP
• Partner with Sales, Sales Operations, Order Management and Legal during contract negotiations and provide suggestions and assistance in revenue recognition optimization
• Perform contract reviews to determine the appropriate accounting treatment and document conclusions
• Prepare SSP analysis of historical sales activities for purposes of proper revenue allocation to multiple-element arrangements
• Manage system automation and implementation projects
• Develop accounting policies
• Assist with month-end close deliverables and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses
• Prepare technical revenue memos and interface with the Company’s external auditors
• Assist with audit requests
• Develop training material and provide ongoing training to cross-functional organizations such as Sales, Sales Operations, Order Management, Legal, Professional Services, Customer Support, Business Development and Engineering on revenue related matters
• Assist with the development, documentation and implementation of internal controls surrounding the quote-to-cash process
• Assist with or lead ad-hoc reporting requests and projects as needed.

Requirements:

• CPA required
• 8+ years of global company environment experience or public accounting experience
• Experience with NetSuite ERP a plus
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and effectively with executive leaders
• Has the hands-on experience with excellent technical expertise to help execute the company’s vision and strategy
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, along with strong analytical skills
• Proven knowledge of current US GAAP
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; detail-oriented
• Experience with Carta or Equity Edge Online, NetSuite, and Workiva preferred

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.

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