Manager, Accounting

salesforce.com, inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time-off programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchasing program

Job summary

Salesforce.com, inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager in Indianapolis to lead accounting operations in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of relevant experience, including management in accounting. Responsibilities include leading month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley, and mentoring a diverse team. Salesforce offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• 6+ years total experience in accounting and public accounting.
• Prior management experience within an accounting role.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close processes and ensure compliance.
• Build and mentor a diverse accounting team.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement in accounting processes.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

GAAP Compliance

Excel (Complex Formulas)

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

CPA

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Workday Finance

Oracle

Tableau

Job description

Position Description

As an Accounting Manager in the Global Accounting group, you will play a central role in leading ongoing accounting operations in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. We are looking for candidates with experience leading people, reviewing month‑end close journal entries, executing controls and ensuring SOX compliance, implementing process/system improvements, documenting accounting positions, and preparing schedules to support monthly and quarterly reviews, the annual audit and the 10Q & 10K documents.

Exceptional candidates will be critical problem solvers who can lead the close process, effectively present findings and business insight to senior management and welcome special projects to streamline our processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of ASC 340‑40 (IFRS 15) to accounting for commission payments, including maintaining an understanding of our sales compensation plans and ad‑hoc sales incentives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with members of the Sales Compensation and Finance & Strategy teams.
• Lead month‑end close processes by reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and conducting fluctuation analyses.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP standards, SOX controls and documentation.
• Lead and prepare schedules to support the 10Q and 10K financial reporting process.
• Work directly with our internal and external audit teams to provide supporting audit schedules, evidence and process overview.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to accounting processes including reconciliation of data, reporting and analysis.
• Run a diverse team at various levels and across multiple locations to accomplish tasks accurately and within specified deadlines.
• Build and develop the team, mentor, educate and review the work of other accounting team members.
• Drive special projects to completion.

Experience / Skills Required

• 6+ years total experience in accounting and public accounting (ideal candidate will have both firm and corporate experience).
• CPA (or local equivalent).
• Degree or equivalent relevant experience; experience will be evaluated based on values & behaviors for the role (e.g., extracurricular leadership, military, volunteer roles, work experience).
• Prior management experience within an accounting role.
• Experience with Workday Finance, Oracle or other large ERP (Workday Accounting Center is a plus).
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, VLOOKUP) and ability to work with large volumes of transactional data.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP with experience in technical accounting.
• Solid understanding of Sarbanes‑Oxley.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence, interact, and partner with cross‑functional and remote teams.

Experience / Skills Preferred

• Work experience from a Big 4 audit firm.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think through new situations, evaluate data, draw valid conclusions and effectively present information to management.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and at various levels within a company.
• Experience with accounting for costs to obtain a contract (ASC 340‑40, contracts with customers) is a plus.
• Experience with Tableau.

Benefits

In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well, including time‑off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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