Senior Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager
WHO WE ARE
Braze delivers customer experiences across email, mobile, SMS, and web. Customers, including HBO, Disney, Guardian, Burger King, Seamless, Delivery Hero, and Venmo, use the Braze platform to facilitate real-time experiences between brands and consumers in a more authentic and human way. And we do it at scale – each month, tens of billions of messages are sent to a network of over 2 billion active users through Braze.
Need more proof? Braze was named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Marketing Platforms in 2019 and the Forbes Cloud 100. The company has also been selected as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Places to Work (2019 and 2020), and Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC (2019 and 2020). Our London office has also been Great Place to Work-Certified for 2021 by Great Place to Work UK.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are expanding our team and seeking a hands-on Senior Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager, as we look to prepare the company for public readiness. This new role will take the lead on adoption of new accounting standards, documenting accounting positions through technical memos, and manage the external financial statements reporting process including but not limited to the 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. This position will also be responsible for supporting the quarterly reviews and annual audits, as well as, presenting conclusion to management. Additionally, this individual will innovate and drive efficiencies through continual evaluation of our systems and business processes. You will report to the Sr. Director of Finance and Assistant Controller and have exposure to our Investor Relations and Senior Management team. In this role, you will be expected to be a key contributor as we prepare the Company for public readiness.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide guidance on complex accounting matters to drive business decision making and ensure proper accounting and disclosure
- Take lead on accounting research, documentation through memos, and adoption of all newly issued standards by the FASB
- Manage the quarterly SEC reporting calendar, including coordination with external auditors, executives, finance, legal and investor relations departments.
- Review financial information included in the company’s external communications, such as those for investor/analyst conferences, earnings calls and releases.
- Own the completion of the quarterly and annual GAAP disclosure checklists.
- Review of stock-based compensation accounting, earnings per share and other equity accounting analyses, reconciliations and journal entries for month-end close
- Monitor current developments in accounting literature to identify any changes in accounting policies, as needed.
- Assist with the documentation and maintenance of corporate accounting policies.
- Manage all aspects of the external filings, including XBRL tagging and review.
- Take initiative for process improvements to optimize the external reporting process.
- Assist with quarterly and annual internal Board of Directors and Audit Committee packages
WHO YOU ARE
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Ability to perform independent accounting research and documenting accounting positions
- Prior experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- BA/BBA/BS in Accounting, Finance or business-related field required
- US CPA is required
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization, from clerical staff to executives, and manage relationships with external parties
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manages competing priorities, and adhere to tight deadlines
- SaaS or Technology industry experience is a plus
- Experience with Workiva is preferred
- Working knowledge of NetSuite, Workday or other comparable ERP systems is a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manages competing priorities, and adhere to tight deadlines
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive compensation that includes equity
- Generous time off policy to balance your work and life, including paid parental leave
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun loving office culture
Braze is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and making our organization a place for all individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, age, sex and gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, familial status, disability status, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are selected to interview, to request an accommodation either as part of the interview process or during your potential employment with Braze, please let your recruiter know and a member of our People Relations team will follow up with you.
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