Senior Manager, Accounting

Datadog•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Datadog's Finance team partners with stakeholders across the organization, providing commercial, operational, and analytical support to ensure that Datadog’s business continues its rapid and efficient growth. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Accounting to join our growing accounting team. This role is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing compensation accounting areas including but not limited to global payroll, bonuses, commissions, severance, 401k, payroll taxes, etc. This role is expected to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and drive scalable processes as it relates to payroll and compensation areas in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. As the Senior Manager, Accounting, you will oversee core accounting processes, ensure compliance with US GAAP, and own key aspects of the financial close and audit processes. You will partner closely with teams across Finance and the broader organization to enhance processes, support new initiatives, and drive continuous improvement. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

Requirements

Minimum of 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big Four strongly preferred) and industry experience
BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting and CPA is required
Strong technical accounting background with a knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, and SEC reporting standards
Proven experience leading and developing teams, with the ability to influence beyond direct reporting lines
Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment
Demonstrated ability to own and drive complex accounting areas or processes independently
Strong experience managing audits and interacting with external auditors and senior stakeholders
Ability to translate technical accounting concepts into clear business insights
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with NetSuite, FloQast, and Workiva is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants, fostering a collaborative and high performing team environment
Own key areas of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
Manage the preparation of financial statements, general ledger reconciliations, and monthly account analyses
Ability to provide clear concise answers related to accounting variances and fluctuations to management, FP&A and other internal stakeholders
Serve as a key point of contact for the year-end and quarterly financial statement audit requests, including internal audit and SOX requests
Lead initiatives to improve and scale accounting processes, including automation, standardization, and optimization of workflows
Assist in the preparation of the external financial statements and footnotes filed on a quarterly and annual basis (10-Q and 10-K’s)
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and operational teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and support business initiatives
Lead or contribute to strategic projects, including system implementations, process transformations, and scaling initiatives
Research and document the Company’s technical accounting issues; present and resolve the Company’s positions for critical accounting issues with external auditors
Develop team capabilities, providing coaching, training, and career development opportunities for direct reports