Technical Accounting Manager

We’re looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Technical Accounting Manager to join our Finance Team!  Reporting to the Director, Accounting, this is an opportunity to join a fast growing company and play a driving role in our accounting and financial operations. 

Our ideal candidate will have a strong growth mindset, in-depth understanding of U.S. GAAP, experience with fast-pace environments, and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels and functions of the organization. This role is pivotal to ensuring the accuracy of our financial records and compliance with accounting standards and internal control requirements. 

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the accounting implications of new transactions and business changes, applying relevant accounting standards and literature. Use sound judgment to navigate subjective areas and ensure thoughtful and appropriate conclusions.
• Prepare or review journal entries and reconciliations for responsible accounting subject matters, including but not limited to deferred commissions, commissions and bonus accruals, intangibles and goodwill and other areas as needed to support the month-end and quarter-end close and reporting process.
• Conduct in-depth variance and other analysis of responsible areas to identify and resolve issues or discrepancies that arise during the closing process, with a focus on commission expense.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and evaluate development costs eligible for capitalization to ensure compliance with ASC 350 for internal-use software and company policy. 
• Implement timely changes to systems in response to changes to the business and to improve efficiency and accuracy. Proactively seek ways to optimize existing accounting and business processes through use of automation, thoughtful analysis, and researching best practices in the industry.
• Evaluate and implement new accounting standards, monitor upcoming standards, assess their impact on the Company’s financial statements, and complete related accounting memos.
• Assist in the regular review of Grafana’s accounting policies to ensure compliance with US GAAP. 
• Provide guidance and training to accounting staff and business partners as needed.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial records and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements. 
• Assist with requests from external auditors as needed. 
• Assist with the preparation and/or review of financial statements, supporting work papers, and disclosure checklists as needed to ensure compliance with GAAP requirements.
• Assist with special, ad-hoc projects in Accounting/Finance by understanding the problem statement, developing a plan, and executing on deliverables. 

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience; Big 4 public accounting and public company experience are a plus.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or related field. 
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (including but not limited to ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 350, ASC 805, ASC 810, and ASC 820. 
• Highly skilled in MS Excel, with expertise in Pivot Tables, advanced formulas, and managing large data sets efficiently.
• Experience with Grafana, SQL, BigQuery, Tableau or other cloud-based data analysis tools preferred. 
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.
• Experience with CaptivateIQ or similar sales commissions management system is a plus.
• CPA license preferred. 

What you’ll bring to the role

• Self starter with high motivation, the ability to work autonomously and efficiently manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset with focus on process optimization and innovation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with a strong customer focus.
• Experience in the technology sector or a similar fast-paced industry is highly desirable.

In the United States, the base compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $139,000.  Actual compensation may vary based on level, experience, and skillset as assessed in the interview process. Benefits include equity, bonus (if applicable), and other benefits listed on our careers page.