Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Braze•New York City, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you. What We're Looking For We are looking for an eager candidate looking to experience a fulfilling, rewarding, and challenging opportunity as a Senior Accountant of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. This individual will be a key person involved with financial statement preparation and disclosures for internal and external reporting. This candidate will be responsible for areas that are seen as important to senior leadership and will interact with stakeholders across various departments throughout the organization. This role provides for long-term professional advancement opportunities within the finance department. This candidate will report directly to the Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting.The ideal candidate will have had exposure to financial reporting in compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree plus CPA certification required
2+ years in public accounting preferred (Public Company experience is a plus) or combo in-house SEC reporting experience
Understand financial statements under US GAAP
Highly organized and results-oriented and works well in a fast-paced environment
Ability to meet tight timelines and manage multiple priorities
Highly self-motivated, detailed oriented, flexible team player that is able to operate independently
Solid verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workiva and/or Netsuite is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide meaningful contributions in the preparation and coordination of the financial statement data utilized in the quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc SEC filings (Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, Form 8-K, Proxy statements, Section 16 Filings)
Create and enhance the support workbooks for the preparation and documentation of the consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and related disclosures
On a quarterly basis, prepare detailed tie-out and analyses for SEC filings, press release, earnings call materials, and investor presentations to ensure accuracy and consistency
Assist with the XBRL tagging and review of SEC filings in Workiva
Collaborate with internal and external audit teams on information requests
Create and maintain calendars and planning documents to communicate and manage deadline adherence throughout the reporting process amongst the internal reporting team and cross-collaborative efforts with various departments (e.g., Legal, Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Revenue Operations, Investor Relations, People Operations)
Perform research and special ad-hoc projects as-needed
Stay up to date on the latest accounting standards and trends that may impact financial reporting.
Apply proper accounting treatment required for disclosure purposes, including benchmarking against peers

Benefits

Competitive compensation that may include equity
Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Flexible paid time off
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®