Senior Manager, Accounting

Senior Manager, Accounting overseeing operational accounting at F5, a global leader in application delivery and security. Managing accounting activities, financial reporting, and team leadership.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $139,200 - $208,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFluxOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee accounting activities for fixed assets, leases, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and intercompany transactions within the F5 group, while ensuring complete and accurate reporting.
Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations to validate accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and consolidate internal financial statement analysis, including detailed flux reviews and variance explanations.
Manage the general ledger, including maintaining the chart of accounts and overseeing subledger operations.
Collaborate with global accounting teams to ensure all transactions are recorded and disclosed appropriately.
Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, proactively identifying ways to improve timelines, accuracy, and efficiency.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
Design, implement, and maintain key internal controls to protect company assets and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
Lead and support teams handling fixed assets, leases, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and intercompany accounting within the F5 group, ensuring high performance and productivity.
Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and other business stakeholders to build a collaborative and efficient work environment, focusing on improving processes and workflows.
Set clear goals and performance expectations, while providing regular feedback and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA designation (or equivalent professional certification) preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a manager or senior leadership role within public companies or high-growth organizations.
Demonstrated expertise in managing the accounting close process, internal reporting, and executing SOX internal controls.
Strong experience in working within financial ERP systems (Oracle, Coupa, etc.), reconciliation tools (Blackline), lease accounting tools (LeaseQuery, etc.), and AI and financial automation tools, strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Expert in US GAAP and internal controls, with experience in ASC 842 and 360.
Hands-on experience in Oracle and Coupa is strongly preferred.
Experience developing internal reporting.
Leadership experience in managing teams, including strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across other departments.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
Possess a critical thinking mindset.
Experience within the technology industry is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

incentive compensation
bonuses
restricted stock units

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial reportingjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsinternal controlsSOX complianceUS GAAPASC 842financial analysisreconciliation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailcritical thinkingcollaborationgoal settingfeedbackprofessional development

Certifications

CPABachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in finance