Manager, Technical Accounting

ServiceNow•Santa Clara, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

ServiceNow is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting, to join our Technical Accounting team in our next phase of growth. This is a high-visibility position that will play an important role in researching and documenting a wide variety of complex technical accounting matters, supporting purchase accounting for an active M&A pipeline, and other related topics. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders throughout the Company to support the successful execution of key initiatives within the Finance organization. This role will report to the Director, Technical Accounting, who reports to the Sr. Director, Technical Accounting and M&A. The Sr. Director has responsibility for all technical accounting matters and leads Finance’s M&A process from diligence through integration.

Requirements

Total experience of minimum 6 years, including Big Four public accounting experience and/or technical accounting experience at a public company
BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting and active CPA license is required
Manager role in a Big Four public accounting firm and/or technical accounting role at a public company
Positive, service-oriented attitude, highly motivated to learn and to make an impact within the organization
Experience mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members; prior team leadership experience is a plus
Strong technical accounting background with a knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting standards, and SOX 404, as well as experience performing technical research and preparing technical accounting memos
Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
Relationship builder across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Corporate Development) on technical accounting positions without direct authority
Strong organizational skills to manage numerous workstreams at once and complete work timely
Self-starter and a great team member
Proactive approach to identifying root causes and implementing durable solutions, including escalation when appropriate
Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a dynamic environment
Meticulous and superior attention to detail
Strong Excel knowledge

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with emerging AI tools for accounting automation is valued
Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Research and prepare technical accounting memos documenting the Company’s technical accounting issues and conclusions, supported by authoritative US GAAP guidance; support the presentation and resolution of the Company’s positions on critical accounting issues with internal leadership and external auditors
Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements applicable to the Company; partner with stakeholders to analyze the impact and support implementation
Key contributor throughout the M&A process, supporting pre-letter of intent review, financial diligence, purchase accounting, and valuation, as well as post-close accounting integration
Develop and apply deep technical knowledge in areas such as business combinations, investment accounting, goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing, accounting for share-based compensation programs, revenue accounting matters (e.g., payments to a customer, gross versus net), and hedge accounting, amongst a variety of other complex accounting areas
Draft and review SEC disclosures on relevant technical accounting topics
Execute the quarterly and year-end close process for technical accounting matters, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and SEC disclosure support
Be a trusted business partner and advisor to various stakeholders within Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, and other cross-functional teams
Take initiative for process improvements to scale and optimize the technical accounting process, including the implementation of AI initiatives
Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective global accounting policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls
Serve as a day-to-day technical accounting contact for external auditors, supporting resolution of complex accounting matters
Support special projects and workflow process improvements
Involvement in the SEC reporting process to help ensure the financial statements are in compliance with US GAAP