Accounting Operations

Overview

This role is a key contributor to Accounting Operations and owns accounting for accruals, investments, leases, intercompany activity, and cost allocations. The position prepares and reviews journal entries, reconciles accounts, analyzes balances and trends, and ensures accuracy and completeness for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes. You will serve as the primary point of contact for these areas during the close and annual audit.

As the business and team grow, responsibilities may expand into other areas of the close.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for accruals, investments, leases, intercompany activity, and cost allocations, including:
  • Journal entries
  • Account reconciliations
  • Variance analysis
• Prepare and maintain intercompany and consolidation entries across the organization’s entities, including:
  • Cost-plus arrangements
  • FX revaluation and elimination
• Partner with FP&A, Strategic Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Marketing, and vendors to ensure spend is accrued completely and accurately, and that balances are well understood
• Identify and implement process, automation, and control improvements to shorten the close and support SOX 404 readiness
• Act as the primary contact for assigned areas during the annual audit, including preparing support and responding to auditor requests

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting, with a deep understanding of US GAAP
• CPA preferred
• Experience at a public company or with IPO readiness
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and the ability to produce audit-ready workpapers
• Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting
• Proficiency with NetSuite, Zip, T&E and close management platforms is a plus
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a first-principles approach with a bias for action
• Curious, fast learner with a growth mindset who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Hands-on, can-do attitude with an ability to execute and dive into details
• Proven ability to drive change by improving processes, leveraging technology, and scaling operations
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered.
• Comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience and skillset, and location.
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Location

• San Francisco (headquarters)
• Offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. It also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities in the recruiting process.