SEC & ESG Reporting Manager

ServiceNow•Santa Clara, CA

15h•$126,800 - $221,900•Hybrid

About The Position

ServiceNow is looking for an SEC & ESG Reporting Manager who has a positive attitude, highly motivated to learn and grow within the organization with proven ability to thrive successfully in a fast-paced multi-task-oriented environment. This is a critical and high-profile position that will play a significant role in SEC & ESG reporting with a near-term focus on Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)-readiness. This role will report to the Director, SEC & ESG Reporting.

Requirements

Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI’s potential impact on the function or industry.
Been in a manager role with SEC reporting and earnings release experience
Current understanding and involvement with existing ESG regulatory standards and regulations, with the willingness to independently research and the ability to read and interpret new ESG regulations as they emerge
A strong team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude, able to work across highly cross-functional teams and articulate financial reporting concepts to other business stakeholder groups through the lens of ESG reporting
Strong technical accounting background with a knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, SEC reporting standards, ESG reporting standards (CSRD, TCFD, ISSB, GRI, etc.) as well as experience with technical research
Total experience of minimum 7 years with a minimum of 3~4 years of Big four public accounting experience and BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting and CPA is required
A proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions, and excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact and build relationships across all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently, complete work timely, and work well as a team member
Strong organization and problem-solving skills
Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment
Meticulous and superior attention to detail
Experience with Workiva and SAP

Responsibilities

Manage the SEC reporting process and ensure the financial statements are in compliance with US GAAP. This includes the filing of Form 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K (earnings release) with XBRL requirements.
Work closely with our ESG teams, including sustainability reporting and environmental sustainability teams, as well as internal stakeholders on ESG regulatory reporting readiness and execution
Support project management as it relates to the CSRD readiness-project and manage other regulatory ESG reporting requirements at the jurisdictional level
Monitor, assess, and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company and partner with stakeholders to analyze the impact
Stay current on the evolving global ESG regulatory landscape (e.g., CSRD, TCFD, ISSB, GRI, SEC climate rules) and assess implications for the Company's reporting obligations
Be a trusted business partner and advisor to various stakeholders within Accounting, Finance, Legal, Sustainability reporting, Environmental sustainability and other cross-functional teams
Take initiative for process improvements to scale and optimize the financial and sustainability reporting process
Support proxy filings through performance of quality assurance procedures
Assist with the update of controls including assessing any control gaps and changes in processes
Assist with global statutory reporting of international subsidiaries through coordination with external auditors in US and local offices for sustainability reporting
Coordinate audit support with external auditors
Support special projects and workflow process improvements