Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager
| Company | Fivetran |
|---|---|
| Location | Oakland, CA, USA, Denver, CO, USA |
| Salary | $125791.58 – $157239.47 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years of combined experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or corporate accounting at a SaaS or high-growth technology company; CPA license strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated technical accounting expertise and experience drafting memos on complex, non-routine transactions.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX).
- Experience working in or supporting a company with increasing external reporting, audit, or regulatory complexity.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and a mindset toward process improvement and automation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail; comfortable working independently in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Research, analyze, and document technical accounting issues and memos and prepare calculations to support accounting conclusions and facilitate external audit reviews in accordance with US GAAP, including but not limited to ASC 350-40 (Capitalized Software), ASC 340 (Capitalized Commissions), ASC 842 (Leases), ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation), ASC 805 (Business Combinations), and ASC 480 (Debt & Equity).
- Collaborate with teams across Accounting Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, HR, and other departments to ensure technical guidance is consistently operationalized and understood.
- Support initiatives to enhance external reporting readiness, including complex accounting topics, disclosures, and process improvements.
- Help design and implement efficient, SOX-compliant accounting processes and internal controls to support organizational growth.
- Partner with external auditors and consultants to ensure timely and accurate conclusions on accounting matters.
- Provide training and mentorship to team members on technical accounting topics and emerging standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity working with Workiva, Looker, or similar tools for ad-hoc deep dives.
- SQL skills are a plus, particularly for data extraction and analysis.