Senior Manager, Technical Accounting
We are seeking dynamic, proactive accounting superstar with a can-do attitude who wants to own technical accounting while finding ways to apply guidance and improve processes to support the GAAP and SEC requirements for the best of the organization. This is an individual contributor position with extensive growth opportunities, and the ability to work in a fast-growing pre-IPO company.
Reporting to the Controller, this role will be supported by teams in SEC Reporting, Revenue, Accounting and FP&A in the U.S. and India.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Identify, research and document the Company's technical accounting issues; work proactively with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters
- Prepare technical accounting memos on complex transactions
- Draft, update and maintain the Company’s accounting policies
- Assess and implement new or changes to US GAAP and be able to articulate changes and impact to executives and non-Finance audience in plain English
- Develop and maintain effective internal controls
- Provide training to internal Finance and Accounting group on technical accounting matters
- Assist in the operationalizing any changes associated with new transactions/new GAAP within Finance
- Review all SEC filings and quarterly earnings release
- Assist in managing auditor PBC requests
- Ad hoc projects, analysis and reporting as required by management
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with CPA license required
- Minimum 7-12 years of progressive experience in a technical accounting role with prior Big 4 public accounting / audit experience
- Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404 and SEC reporting standards, as well as experience with technical research
- Self-starter with proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a great team player.
- Superior attention to detail
At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.
Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering software that is affordable, quick to implement, and designed for the end user. With more than 50,000 customers, Freshworks has received numerous accolades that include ranking #16 on the prestigious Forbes’ Cloud 100 and #22 on the Battery Ventures/Glassdoor Best Places to Work lists.
Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freshworks has a dedicated global team operating from 13 locations to serve our customers throughout the world. Freshworks is backed by leading investors including Accel, CapitalG, Sequoia Capital and Tiger Global Management.