Director- Accounting
New Relic
We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we're looking for passionate people to join our mission. If you're ready to help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications, we invite you to explore a career with us!
We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we're looking for passionate people to join our mission. If you're ready to help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications, we invite you to explore a career with us!
Your opportunity
We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to be a key member of the Controllership team. As a key position, this individual will be responsible for overseeing the monthly close process as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement. You will coordinate cross-functionally with Technical Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Payroll/HR, and all internal accounting departments.
You will be successful in this role if you have a solid understanding of GAAP, a strong attention to detail, highly organized, refined leadership, and work effectively under time constraints.
What you’ll do
- Manage end to end monthly accounting close and consolidation process
- Perform reviews of accounting journal entries, workbooks, reconciliations, and fluctuations
- Operationalise accounting policies, continue to improve operational accounting process and system changes
- Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation projects to accelerate close timeline
- Coordinate with Technical Accounting on appropriate accounting for transactions
- Manage external audit requests
- Assist with other projects and responsibilities as required
This role requires
- 10+ years of combined accounting management and related experience across public companies and the Big 4 audit and accounting advisory practices
- Thorough understanding of accounting close and financial reporting processes
- Great communicator and organisational skills
- Leader who is adept to manage and motivate team members
- Ability to think critically, multitask, prioritise, and organise efficiently with minimal oversight
- Challenging and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
- Prior experience working with US based corporations
- Relevant work experience with a professional IT services company or SaaS software provider
- Strong US GAAP foundation
- US CPA qualified
Bonus points if you have
- Netsuite, Coupa and Blackline experience
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Qualified applicants may inquire about visa sponsorship (including transfer of a current H-1B visa), but the company does not support or sponsor O-1, F-1, or J-1 visas, or candidates who require commencement of an H-1B "cap case" petition for future work authorisation. This position is to be filled as soon as possible.
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