Manager of Technical Accounting

ServiceNow; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health plans

401(k) Plan with company match

ESPP

Flexible time away

Job summary

ServiceNow is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting to join our Technical Accounting team in Santa Clara, CA. This high-visibility role involves researching and documenting complex technical accounting matters, supporting M&A activity, and collaborating with Finance, Legal, and Corporate Development.

You will lead the preparation of technical memos, monitor GAAP pronouncements, and coordinate SEC disclosures, while guiding junior staff and driving process improvements across global accounting

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Finance or Accounting required.
• Active CPA license required.
• Big Four/public company technical accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and document technical accounting memos with GAAP guidance.
• Assist in purchase accounting for M&A activities and due diligence.
• Prepare SEC disclosures and assist with SEC reporting.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Corporate Development and external auditors.
• Lead and mentor junior team members and support cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Technical accounting

Big Four experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

BS/BA in Finance or Accounting

CPA license

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

ServiceNow is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting, to join our Technical Accounting team in our next phase of growth. This is a high-visibility position that will play an important role in researching and documenting a wide variety of complex technical accounting matters, supporting purchase accounting for an active M&A pipeline, and other related topics. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders throughout the Company to support the successful execution of key initiatives within the Finance organization. This role will report to the Director, Technical Accounting, who reports to the Sr. Director, Technical Accounting and M&A. The Sr. Director has responsibility for all technical accounting matters and leads Finance's M&A process from diligence through integration.

What you get to do in this role:

• Research and prepare technical accounting memos documenting the Company's technical accounting issues and conclusions, supported by authoritative US GAAP guidance; support the presentation and resolution of the Company's positions on critical accounting issues with internal leadership and external auditors
• Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements applicable to the Company; partner with stakeholders to analyze the impact and support implementation
• Key contributor throughout the M&A process, supporting pre-letter of intent review, financial diligence, purchase accounting, and valuation, as well as post-close accounting integration
• Develop and apply deep technical knowledge in areas such as business combinations, investment accounting, goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing, accounting for share-based compensation programs, revenue accounting matters (e.g., payments to a customer, gross versus net), and hedge accounting, amongst a variety of other complex accounting areas
• Draft and review SEC disclosures on relevant technical accounting topics
• Execute the quarterly and year-end close process for technical accounting matters, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and SEC disclosure support
• Be a trusted business partner and advisor to various stakeholders within Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, and other cross-functional teams
• Take initiative for process improvements to scale and optimize the technical accounting process, including the implementation of AI initiatives
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective global accounting policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Serve as a day-to-day technical accounting contact for external auditors, supporting resolution of complex accounting matters
• Support special projects and workflow process improvements
• Involvement in the SEC reporting process to help ensure the financial statements are in compliance with US GAAP

To be successful in this role you have:

• Total experience of minimum 6 years, including Big Four public accounting experience and/or technical accounting experience at a public company
• BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting and active CPA license is required
• Manager role in a Big Four public accounting firm and/or technical accounting role at a public company
• Positive, service-oriented attitude, highly motivated to learn and to make an impact within the organization
• Experience mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members; prior team leadership experience is a plus
• Strong technical accounting background with a knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting standards, and SOX 404, as well as experience performing technical research and preparing technical accounting memos
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Relationship builder across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Corporate Development) on technical accounting positions without direct authority
• Strong organizational skills to manage numerous workstreams at once and complete work timely
• Self-starter and a great team member
• Proactive approach to identifying root causes and implementing durable solutions, including escalation when appropriate
• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a dynamic environment
• Meticulous and superior attention to detail
• Strong Excel knowledge
• Familiarity with emerging AI tools for accounting automation is valued
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems is a plus

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $126,800 - $198,150, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away