Senior Accountant

F5 Networks•Seattle, WA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

F5, Inc. is seeking an experienced and technically capable Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team in Seattle, WA. This role will primarily manage fixed asset accounting, lease accounting under ASC 842, internal-use software capitalization under ASC 350-40, and cloud computing arrangement implementation cost accounting under ASC 350-40 (as amended by ASU 2018-15). The role is highly cross-functional, partnering closely with Procurement, IT, Legal, Real Estate/Facilities, FP&A, Financial Reporting, A/P, and Tax to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of our long-lived asset and lease portfolios. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical accounting experience in the above domains, ideally proficient in Oracle EBS (including the Oracle Fixed Assets module), LeaseQuery or similar lease accounting software tool, and Coupa. A demonstrated interest in process automation and the application of AI tools to improve accounting workflows is imperative. The ideal candidate is a strong team player with the desire to contribute in a high-performing, collaborative environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively partner across teams and levels of the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact at a leading multi-cloud application security company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience in public companies or high-growth organizations.
Proven experience in managing the accounting close process, including internal reporting, fluctuation analysis, and execution of SOX internal controls in a dynamic environment.
Experienced in US GAAP and internal controls, lease accounting under ASC 842, and accounting for fixed assets.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills with proven ability to partner with other levels in the organization.
Strong sense of ownership and ability to apply judgment to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached with stakeholders.
Proven ability to proactively identify and escalate risks and issues to leadership.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
Possess a critical thinking mindset.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
Experience in working within financial ERP systems (Oracle, Coupa, etc.), reconciliation tools (Blackline), lease accounting tools (LeaseQuery), and AI and financial automation tools, strongly preferred.
Experience within the technology industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the full lifecycle of fixed assets and lease accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and F5 policies.
Manage accounting processes for internal-use software and cloud computing arrangements (CCA), ensuring accurate cost evaluations, capitalization, amortization, and related disclosures.
Partner with Procurement, IT, FP&A, and other departments to evaluate expenditure requests, determine proper accounting treatment, and document supporting conclusions.
Serve as a resource for international accounting teams, collaborating on recurring and ad hoc efforts and reporting needs.
Own the accounting for your area, anchored in the monthly accounting close process, identify opportunities for standardization, efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
Proactively problem-solve and drive enhancements across departments as needed.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
Implement and execute relevant internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.