Technical Accounting Manager - External Reporting and Technical Accounting

DataBricks•Mountain View, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Technical Accounting Manager to join our External Reporting and Technical Accounting team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in the full-cycle close process, including researching accounting and SEC topics, preparing accounting position memos, supporting M&A transactions, and drafting financial statements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as FP&A, Accounting Operations, Legal, and Tax.

Requirements

Licensed CPA, with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance-related field.
6+ years of progressive accounting experience; combined experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and in a corporate accounting role.
Solid understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and willingness to learn.
Excellent verbal and written interactive skills, including collaboration with other teams.
Experience in researching and presenting complex accounting topics
Experience and success in a hypergrowth environment.
Experience with Netsuite or other enterprise level ERP systems
GSuite and Excel skills (maintaining complex spreadsheets and employing complex formulas).

Nice To Haves

Experience in public companies and SaaS technology business is preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft technical accounting position memoranda around accounting policies and transactions.
Oversee and manage the preparation of all financial statements and reporting related matters.
Track adoption of significant upcoming accounting and reporting standards.
Stay current with changes in GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and accounting standards, and implement changes as necessary.
Develop and maintain internal controls and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors and other stakeholders to ensure smooth quarterly reporting processes.
Play a key role in M&A activity by reviewing agreements, preparing purchase price allocation analysis, managing external valuation consultants, and drafting accounting memos.
Provide technical accounting support for M&A phases including due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration activities.
Ensure all stock-based compensation awards are properly accounted for and reported in accordance with ASC 718 and related guidance.
Provide training and guidance to cross functional teams on technical accounting and financial reporting topics.
Evaluate lease agreements under ASC 842
Assess capitalizable software development costs under the ASC 350-40 framework