Senior Manager

Our finance team tracks and seeks to understand the factors driving our growth and success. We help our entire organization achieve our operational and financial goals while embodying our company values. We ensure our objectives are feasible and work closely with all teams to ensure they have the resources they need to achieve our ambitious mission enabling all teams to work together effortlessly.

Asana is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting to manage all aspects of SEC reporting and technical accounting for our company. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role will collaborate cross-functionally and manage relationships with internal and external teams to support the company’s reporting and accounting processes. This position reports directly to the Assistant Corporate Controller.

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

What you’ll achieve:

• Lead the preparation and filing of 10-Q, 10-K, earnings releases, and related SEC filings, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions.
• Research and document complex accounting issues and transactions, including writing comprehensive technical memos supporting accounting positions under US GAAP.
• Support with equity accounting for stock-based compensation, ESPP, earnings per share (EPS) calculations, ASC 842 lease accounting, internal-use software, and other areas and related disclosures.
• Prepare and/or materials, including earnings release materials, audit committee materials, and oversee SEC reporting schedule and calendar.
• Provide technical accounting expertise to support non-recurring and complex transactions.
• Manage deliverables for external auditors and facilitate audit requests related to SEC reporting and technical accounting.
• Develop and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, ensuring Sarbanes Oxley requirements are met.
• Build and lead a high-performing SEC reporting and technical accounting team, fostering professional growth and development through mentorship, coaching, and training.

About you:

• Proven track record of leading in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong technical research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, experience preparing and reviewing complex accounting memos. Deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Skilled in driving process improvements and implementing scalable solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders .
• Proficient in equity accounting, reporting, and lease accounting and skilled in using software and tools such as Equity Edge, NetSuite, and Workiva.
• Experience in the Technology or SaaS industry.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including a combination of Big 4 public accounting and public company experience.
• Active CPA license holder.

At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we’ll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $190,000 - $256,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:

• Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
• Career coaching & support
• Inclusive family building benefits
• Long-term savings or retirement plans
• In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences 

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

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