Manager, Accounting

Salesforce•Seattle, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Salesforce is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to support the team’s strategy, growth, and innovation. This role is part of the Revenue Accounting Projects Team and involves building relationships within the accounting team and with other business operations organizations. The Manager will oversee general ledger activities related to revenue accounting, ensure proper application of US GAAP, manage reserves, review contracts, support new product initiatives, and handle ad-hoc projects. The position also includes participation in SOX compliance and interaction with external auditors. The role is within the Worldwide Controllership Organization and requires critical thinking and a focus on process improvements to streamline and scale Salesforce’s processes for growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Accounting.
6+ years of overall combined accounting experience
Tight-knit collaboration and partnership skills
Strong Excel skills
Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills
Demonstrated critical thinking capability
Process re-engineering involvement and/or process efficiency focus
Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a requirement
Ability to identify and drive process improvement
Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities effectively in order to meet deadlines
Must be a self-starter - ability to self-motivate, adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Technology industry and Big 4 experience a plus
Experience in SOX control documentation/execution
Tableau or other Data Analytics experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead internal process improvement initiatives to improve reporting, analytical tools, and technical aspects of accounting procedures and practices
Identify and complete the implementation of process improvements related to areas of responsibility
Assist in the monthly worldwide accounting close
Understand and prepare accounting manual journal entries and reconciliations for revenue, expense and other transactions as needed
Work with teams within the Controller’s Organization as well as cross-functionally with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Treasury, Tax, SEC Reporting, IT, Compliance, and International Accounting teams
Responsible for SOX compliance activities within related areas, including completing key controls, updating SOX documentation, and supporting testing efforts
Deliver on ad-hoc projects / deliverables as necessary