Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Celonis • New York, NY

122d • $125,000 - $155,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to oversee financial reporting, technical accounting and M&A. Reporting to the Controller, the role will be a key position in the finance organization, interacting and coordinating with various departments across the company to ensure proper accounting treatment and accurate financial results. Successful candidates for this position will have the equivalent of 5+ years of professional experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA; Public accounting experience with Big 4.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting / private industry with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong leadership skills with a consistent record of leading meaningful initiatives across the organization.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of IFRS would be a plus.
• Expert in technical accounting issues and accounting for complex transactions.
• Experience with M&A due diligence, valuations, and purchase accounting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• A demonstrated history of solving multiple and complex operational and accounting challenges.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, current knowledge of U.S. GAAP including areas of M&A, equity investments, financial reporting, and other technical accounting matters.
• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Effective project management skills, including demonstrated ability to think end-to-end, manage long-term projects, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, excellent soft-skills, and ability to motivate and influence all levels of management.
• Excellent project management, analytical skills, with attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the USGAAP reporting and other external reporting requirements.
• Support IFRS and statutory reporting as needed.
• Proactively identify, research, communicate, and resolve complex accounting matters.
• Lead policy initiatives, including the implementation of new accounting standards, and ensure global accounting policies are maintained and up to date.
• Continuously monitor, document, and communicate new accounting standards to the organization and determine their impact on the company.
• Lead or support cross-functional strategic initiatives ensuring accounting impacts are proactively addressed.
• Lead Financial M&A due diligence, partner with Corporate Accounting to integrate these transactions, and communicate with Corporate Development and cross-functional team leads on accounting matters.
• Drive management of valuation exercises, including partnering with 3rd party valuation firms to ensure proper valuation and disclosures.
• Support complex areas including equity investments, stock-based compensation, and hedge accounting.
• Develop a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, finance transformation, automation, training, and success in the finance organization.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Hybrid working options
• Company equity (RSUs)
• Comprehensive benefits
• Extensive parental leave
• Dedicated volunteer days
• Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees