Manager, Accounting

Salesforce, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchasing program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading CRM company is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead ongoing operations and ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, preferably with a CPA certification, and prior management experience in accounting. Responsibilities include overseeing month-end close, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving improvements. This role is critical for maintaining accountability and excellence in financial processes while mentoring a diverse team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close processes and ensure SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial reporting.
• Drive special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Leadership skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

CPA or local equivalent

Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Workday Finance

Oracle

Excel

Tableau

Job description

*To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.*Job CategoryFinanceJob Details****About Salesforce****Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.****About Salesforce****We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place.****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. Salesforce is 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/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 Salesforce processes. ****Responsibilities:***** Apply knowledge of ASC 340-40 (IFRS 15) to accounting for commission payments, including maintaining an understanding of Salesforce’s 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 and 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 support the audit by providing supporting audit schedules, evidence, and process overview* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to the accounting processes including reconciliation of data, reporting, and analysis* Run a diverse team at various levels and across various locations to accomplish tasks accurately and within specified deadlines* Help build and develop the team and mentor, educate, and review the work of other supporting members of the accounting team* Drive special projects to completion****Experience/Skills Required:***** 6+ years total experience in accounting and public accounting (ideal candidate will have accounting firm and corporate experience)* CPA (or local equivalent)* Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Values & Behaviors for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)* Prior management experience within an accounting role* Experience with Workday Finance, Oracle or other large ERP required (Workday Accounting Center is a plus)* Intermediate/advanced Excel skills (e.g. complex formula & VLOOKUP experience) 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 effectively in order to meet deadlines* Ability to think through new situations and 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) a plus* Experience with TableauUnleash Your PotentialWhen you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and *be your best*, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can *do your best*. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.AccommodationsIf you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this .Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. 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