Provide leadership, support, and professional development opportunities to the technical and reporting accounting team
Manage the reporting and filing process for SEC Form 10-Q and 10-K, and other external reporting requirements
Proactively identify and lead the technical accounting team in researching, communicating, and resolving complex accounting matters
Lead all policy initiatives, including the implementation of new accounting standards, and ensure global accounting policies are maintained and up to date
Continuously monitor, document, and communicate new accounting standards to the organization and determine their impact on the company
Lead or support cross-functional strategic initiatives ensuring accounting impacts are proactively addressed
Lead Financial M&A due diligence, partner with Corporate Accounting to integrate these transactions, and communicate with Corporate Development and cross-functional team leads on accounting matters
Drive management of valuation exercises, including partnering with 3rd party valuation firms to ensure proper valuation and disclosures
Oversee areas including equity investments, stock-based compensation, and hedge accounting
Develop a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, finance transformation, automation, training, and success in the finance organization
Report to the Controller and interact with various departments across the company to ensure proper accounting treatment and accurate financial results
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
CPA
Public accounting experience with Big 4
15+ years of experience in public accounting / private industry with increasing levels of responsibility including people management
Strong leadership skills with a consistent record of leading meaningful initiatives across the organization
Ability to develop and empower staff and collaborate well with cross-functional teams
Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Expert in technical accounting issues and accounting for complex transactions
Experience with M&A due diligence, valuations, purchase accounting and M&A integration project management
Strong understanding of financial statement analysis
Current knowledge of U.S. GAAP including areas of M&A and hedge accounting, equity investments, financial reporting, and other technical accounting matters
Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills and analytical skills
Effective project management skills and ability to manage multiple long-term projects
Benefits
As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus
Annual refresh stock grants
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Flex Work: combining in-person time and remote; spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field
Remote "home office" roles have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments
Prioritize the development and training of team members
Culture of work-life balance and employee-centric policies
Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the application process
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
US GAAPSEC reportingtechnical accountingM&A due diligencevaluationpurchase accountingfinancial statement analysishedge accountingstock-based compensationfinancial reporting