Manager of Accounting

Salesforce; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Care

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Programs

13 paid days off

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to lead the Revenue Accounting Projects Team and drive strategy, growth, and innovation within the Worldwide Controllership Organization.

The role involves leading general ledger activities related to revenue under US GAAP, participating in SOX compliance, and collaborating with diverse teams such as FP&A, Revenue Operations, and SEC Reporting. Exceptional candidates will implement scalable process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Experience with SOX controls/documentation and testing.
• Experience in revenue accounting and general ledger activities.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and contract review processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue accounting activities and general ledger related to revenue.
• Support SOX compliance activities and document controls and testing.
• Assist monthly worldwide accounting close and reconciliations.
• Drive process improvements to scale accounting processes for growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Tax, SEC Reporting, IT, Compliance and International Accounting.
• Deliver ad-hoc projects and reporting as needed.

Skills

SOX compliance

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Self-starter

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Tableau

Job description

• Reporting to the Revenue Accounting Director, we are currently seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to support our team's strategy, growth, and innovation
• As a Revenue Accounting Manager on the Revenue Accounting Projects Team, you will be working in a non-traditional environment while building relationships within the accounting team and the larger business operations organization (e.g. Revenue Operations, FP&A, SEC Reporting, IT, Compliance etc.)
• The Manager is responsible for many aspects of general ledger-related activities focused on revenue accounting, proper application of US GAAP, reserves, contract deal review, new product initiatives and ad-hoc projects in support of the broader Revenue Accounting team
• Additionally, you will participate in SOX compliance and interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. The position rolls up under the Worldwide Controllership Organization
• Exceptional candidates will be critical thinkers with focus on implementing process improvements to streamline and scale Salesforce's processes for growth
• Lead internal process improvement initiatives to improve reporting, analytical tools, and technical aspects of accounting procedures and practices
• Identify and complete the implementation of process improvements related to areas of responsibility
• Assist in the monthly worldwide accounting close
• Understand and prepare accounting manual journal entries and reconciliations for revenue, expense and other transactions as needed
• Work with teams within the Controller's Organization as well as cross-functionally with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Treasury, Tax, SEC Reporting, IT, Compliance, and International Accounting teams
• Responsible for SOX compliance activities within related areas, including completing key controls, updating SOX documentation, and supporting testing efforts
• Deliver on ad-hoc projects / deliverables as necessary

Benefits

• Medical Care
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• With 9 standard holidays and four floating holidays, you get a total 13 paid days off each year

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Accounting. Experience will be evaluated based on the Core Competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)Tableau or other Data Analytics experience preferredTight-knit collaboration and partnership skills6+ years of overall combined accounting experienceTechnology industry and Big 4 experience a plusAbility to identify and drive process improvementStrong Excel skillsExperience in SOX control documentation/executionStrong organizational and verbal/written communication skillsStrong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a requirementProcess re-engineering involvement and/or process efficiency focusAbility to organize and prioritize responsibilities effectively in order to meet deadlinesDemonstrated critical thinking capabilityMust be a self-starter - ability to self-motivate, adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment