Senior Manager, External Reporting & Technical Accounting
About The Position
Are you passionate about precision, process, and purpose? Freshworks is looking for a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting to help shape how we tell our financial story to the world. In this high-visibility role, you'll lead SEC reporting, guide complex accounting decisions, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure our filings reflect both accuracy and innovation. If you love digging into the details and driving continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a big impact at a fast-growing SaaS company. Please note this is a hybrid role with onsite expectations of 3x/week (Tues - Thurs) from our San Mateo, CA headquarters.
Requirements
- 8+ years of accounting/finance experience, including Big 4 experience
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards
- Strong communicator who can simplify complex concepts for non-accountants
- Hands-on experience with Workiva, XBRL, SOX 404, and advanced Excel skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Nice To Haves
- Active CPA preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Own the full SEC reporting process (10-Ks, 10-Qs, proxies, and other filings), ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance
- Partner with leaders across Treasury, Legal, Tax, and Investor Relations to advise on accounting impacts of M&A, equity, and executive comp
- Provide expert guidance on technical accounting issues and emerging standards
- Drive automation, process improvement, and best practices across reporting
- Support SOX 404 compliance and maintain strong internal controls
- Contribute to month-end close and external audit activities
Benefits
- Freshworks offers multiple options for dental, medical, vision, disability and life insurances.
- Equity + ESPP, flexible PTO, flexible spending, commuter benefits and wellness benefits are also offered.
- Freshworks also offers adoption and parental leave benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
