Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting Lead @ Figma

Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all. Born on the Web, Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design and build better products — from start to finish. Whether it’s consolidating tools, simplifying workflows, or collaborating across teams and time zones, Figma makes the design process faster, more efficient, and fun while keeping everyone on the same page. From great products to long-lasting companies, we believe that nothing great is made alone—come make with us!

The Technical and Financial Reporting team is responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, accounting for complex accounting transactions across a variety of accounting topics in accordance with US GAAP, maintaining accounting policies in key accounting areas, all while partnering with teams across the company. As a member of the team, you’ll play a vital role in designing and maintaining scalable procedures, policies and internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and other laws/regulations. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, highly analytical and technical individual who can work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

What you’ll do at Figma:

Prepare quarterly financial statements and disclosures in accordance with US GAAP and manage timely and accurate financial reporting processes for internal and external partners.
Prepare the quarterly statement of cash flows.
Assist in handling the external audit directly with external auditors.
Own the equity accounting and reporting process to include preparation of all monthly and quarterly journal entries and technical accounting memos for all equity transactions and maintenance of equity and earnings per share disclosures.
Prepare technical accounting analyses for non-standard transactions including but not limited to M&A, equity award modifications, complex leases and investments.
Monitor for new FASB accounting pronouncements and assist in the implementation of new accounting standards.
Prepare new or update existing accounting policy memos for responsible areas.
Help develop and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and technical accounting.
Identify matters that have a technical accounting impact based on review of contracts, board minutes, and term sheets.
Assist in preparation of monthly/quarterly flux analysis and CFO reporting packages.
Assist in SOX readiness efforts.
Assist in ad hoc projects such as system implementations.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

4+ years of accounting experience with an emphasis on technical accounting (SEC reporting experience is a bonus)
Experience in a combination of audit/financial statement reporting/technical accounting
Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting standards including but not limited to: ASC 350-40, ASC 718, ASC 805, ASC 820, ASC 842
Proven experience to conduct thorough technical accounting research and prepare evaluation memos on complex transactions and events
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience building cross-functional relationships and collaborating across all levels and functions

While not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:

A CPA (or are currently a CPA candidate)
Experience working in a high-growth SaaS company
Experience with NetSuite, Shareworks, Workiva and/or similar accounting softwares
Prior experience working in public accounting

At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

If based in Figma’s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.

Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.

Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. You may view our Pay Transparency Policy by clicking on the corresponding link.

Annual Base Salary Range (SF/NY Hub):

$122,000—$238,000 USD

At Figma we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our product and our community to flourish. Figma is an equal opportunity workplace - we are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [email protected]. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities.

Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to:

Holding interviews in an accessible location
Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
Changing the mode or format of interviews

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Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting Lead

Figma

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What you’ll do at Figma:

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

While not required, it’s an added plus if you also have:

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