SEC & Technical Accounting

Levels

Senior SEC Analyst

Senior SEC Analyst Job Grade

The Senior SEC Analyst is a grade 7.

Senior SEC Analyst Job Responsbilities

Assist with the preparation of external financial reporting and supporting schedules, including S-1, 10Q, 10K, 8K and quarterly investor slides, and other financial reporting as required.
Assist in earnings release process including preparation of the quarterly management reporting package and review of financial information included in the earnings release and script.
Prepare the disclosure checklist; assist with XBRL review process.
Prepare journal entries and reconciliations in assigned areas (e.g. stock-based compensation and stock repurchase); assist with preparation of equity rollforward, EPS calculation and other PBC schedules as required.
Assist in ensuring compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP reporting requirements; assist in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
Assist with researching, resolving and documenting accounting issues that arise during the quarter.
Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley requirements are met for relevant areas (e.g. disclosure and equity accounting controls).
Assist with internal and external reporting packages preparation as needed, including key investor reporting.
Provide assistance with special projects as required.

Senior SEC Analyst Job Requirements

BA/BS degree in Accounting; CPA or in the process of completing the licensing preferred.
Relevant experience at a public Company;
Highly detail oriented, organized, self-motivated and proactive. Must have strong work ethic and be able to meet critical deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and interpret accounting guidance.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Excellent team player who can work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
Knowledge and proficient experience with WDesk and Netsuite highly preferred.

SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager

The SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager is a grade 8.

Responsbilities

The technical accounting expert for complex accounting issues related to non revenue contracts: asset acquisitions, business combinations, impairments, strategic investments, contract acquisition costs, VIEs, non-gaap, etc
Perform thorough research and assessment to draft technical accounting memos and policies
Partner with the FP&A and accounting teams to prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements, including the cash flow statement, statement of equity, non-gaap, earnings per share, etc
Perform the review of non-revenue contracts and assist with the conclusion of the accounting treatment of non-routine deals
Assist with development and maintenance of internal controls for external reporting, equity, stock-based compensation
Prepare Forms 10-Q and 10-K, earnings releases and other regulatory filings as needed
Manage the preparation of supporting schedules and documentation for SEC filings and perform tie-outs of the numbers
Support external audits and testing of internal controls
Prepare quarterly and annual disclosure checklists
Prepare earnings release tables
Lead the implementation and ongoing monitoring of new accounting pronouncements that may have a material impact on the financial statements or disclosures
Own the stock-based compensation and equity accounting
Process automation and implementation of best practices

Requirements

Relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 6-8 years of work experience
Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ability to research accounting guidance, establish a position, and develop processes and procedures for implementation
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with multiple departments across the organization
Experience mentoring and coaching other team members for technical accounting areas
CPA certification
Combination of relevant years of Big 4 public accounting experience and industry/public company experience
Workiva wDesk experience is a plus
Strong Excel skills
Ability to use GitLab

Manager, SEC

The Manager, SEC reports to the Director, SEC.

Manager, SEC Job Grade

The SEC Manager is a grade 8.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of the Company’s financial statements and SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and proxy
Coordinate the review of SEC filings with external auditors, outside legal counsel, accounting staff, and executive management
Manage the preparation and maintain support for all areas of our external reporting process, including the Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Stockholders’ Equity, EPS calculations, and Share-Based Compensation
Prepare documentation supporting internal controls related to financial reporting cycle
Assist in the implementation of significant new accounting pronouncements, including ongoing communication with other company departments
Assist with corporate or technical accounting topics (for e.g. quarter or year-end close adjustments) as needed
Review earnings releases, earnings scripts and investor presentations
Partner with external auditors on business transactions to ensure accounting issues are properly concluded
Develop formal Company-wide accounting policies to ensure alignment with business and relevant accounting guidance
Assist with month-end close activities and monthly financial package

Nice to Have

Leadership and management experience preferred
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with multiple departments across the organization
Experience coaching other team members for technical accounting areas
Extends that of the Senior SEC Analyst Requirements
CPA
Relevant years of Big 4 public accounting experience, +industry experience
Ability to use GitLab

Senior Manager, SEC and Technical Reporting

The Senior Manager, SEC and Technical Reporting reports to the Director, SEC.

Senior Manager, SEC and Technical Reporting Job Grade

The Senior Manager, SEC and Technical Reporting is a grade 9.

Senior Manager, SEC and Technical Reporting Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of the Company’s financial statements and SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and proxy
Coordinate the review of SEC filings with external auditors, outside legal counsel, accounting staff, and executive management
Develop and maintain effective internal controls in relation to the Financial External Reporting process (SOX compliance)
Must take initiative and ready to guide the business for best industry practices around non-GAAP metrics, etc
Lead the evaluation and adoption of accounting standard updates, including drafting and maintaining relevant accounting policies.
Lead the preparation of accounting memos for the Company’s accounting position on complex technical nonroutine transactions.
Manage the preparation and maintain support for all areas of our external reporting process, including the Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Stockholders’ Equity, EPS calculations, and Share-Based Compensation
Review earnings releases, earnings scripts and investor presentations
Partner with external auditors on business transactions to ensure accounting issues are properly concluded
Develop formal Company-wide accounting policies to ensure alignment with business and relevant accounting guidance
Assist with month-end close activities and monthly financial package

Senior Manager, SEC and Technical Reporting Requirements

Relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 6-8 years of work experience
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with multiple departments across the organization
Experience coaching other team members for technical accounting areas
Extends that of the Manager, SEC Requirements CPA
Relevant years of Big 4 public accounting experience, industry experience
Ability to use GitLab

Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

The Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting reports to the Corporate Controller.

Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

The Director, Record to Report is a grade 10.

Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Responsibilities

Own all aspects of the external reporting processes and ensure the high quality of the Form 10-Ks and 10-Qs, as well as earnings releases
Review the supporting documentation of the external filings, including the financials, f-page disclosures, non-gaap schedules, statement of stockholders’ equity, cash flow statements, EPS calculations, and share-based compensation
Coordinate the review of SEC filings with external auditors, outside legal counsel, investor relations, and executive management
Own the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls related to the external reporting cycle, business combinations, equity.
Oversee the accounting of share-based compensation, goodwill, intangible assets, asset impairments, M&A activity, etc.
Perform the review of the non-revenue contracts and propose the accounting treatment of non-routine deals
Lead the implementation efforts of new accounting pronouncements that would have a material impact on the financials or the f-page disclosures
Provide technical accounting guidance and the review of the technical memos related to special terms contracts or projects, including asset acquisitions, business combinations, impairments, strategic investments, contract acquisition costs, VIEs, non-gaap, etc.
Drive increased automation efforts of the day-to-day tasks and reporting, reducing the manual work required

Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Requirements

The requirements for a Director extend from the foundational requirements of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager
A minimum 10+ years public accounting and/or industry experience
Demonstrated experience with executive communication and presentations
Proven technical expertise related to U.S. GAAP and external reporting, including SEC reporting, share-based compensation accounting, business combinations, valuations, etc.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and Demonstrated experience with executive communication and presentations
Ability to effectively facilitate and present in group meetings. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills with a forward-looking focus.
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with multiple departments across the organization
Excellent time management, organizational, and project management skills with experience in working toward tight deadlines.
Extensive team management skills, including career development and coaching
Driven to add value and continuously seek opportunities for improvement both individually and as a team.

Performance Indicators

Career Ladder

The next step in the Corporate Controller job family is to move to a senior leader or executive leadership job family which would be the PAO role or similar.

Hiring Process

Candidates for this position can expect the hiring process to follow the order below. Please keep in mind that candidates can be declined from the position at any stage of the process.

Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a 30 minute screening call with one of our Global Recruiters
Qualified candidates will then be invited to interview with 2 - 4 team members
Qualified candidates may be invited for a final executive interview

Additional details about our process can be found on our hiring page.

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