Technical Accounting Manager
About Verkada
At Verkada, we’re rethinking what it means to be physically safe. Today, we build security cameras that detect action, identify danger and help keep people and places safe and secure. Using a combination of software and hardware, we’re transforming an industry that has seen little innovation for decades—and we already support thousands of customers. But this is just the beginning. We envision a world in which security systems feel as seamless and modern as the organizations they protect and our enterprise solution becomes a model for not just business security, but public security as well.
Verkada is looking for a leader to join its accounting department. Specifically, we are looking for a motivated, self-driven, high performing finance professional looking for a unique career growth opportunity. The role will include a combination of supervisory and review functions along with preparation of original work as the Company builds out the finance and accounting team to support a high growth business.
The Technical Accounting Manager must be an expert in US GAAP and have a comprehensive understanding of internal controls over financial reporting. Along with playing a key role in the financial statement close process, this position will be responsible for assessing and documenting Verkada’s accounting positions for new GAAP pronouncements. Additionally, the Technical Accounting position will own the Company’s process and internal controls documentation. We are looking for someone who is up for a challenge and enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Implement, identify, and document key controls over financial reporting
- Assess and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions
- Research, assess, and document new accounting guidance
- Supervise financial statement close, external reporting, and other key financial and operational processes
- External and internal financial reporting
- Special projects and audits
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant work experience with exemplary record of performance in a demanding role.
- Public accounting experience required
- Extensive understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience with SOX and internal controls
- Certified Public AccountantExcellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to effectively communicate with senior management in an efficient manner.
- Interview process may include written “homework” assignment
- Highly motivated with ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
About our team
Behind the scenes, we’re a team of computer scientists, hardware engineers and experienced founders who saw a chance to make a real impact. We’re united by the challenge of building beautiful products, designed for real people—and by our commitment to using technology responsibly. We believe keeping data private and secure is core to our safety as individuals, businesses and communities and we put great care into building systems that embody our values as people. Likewise, many of Silicon Valley’s top investors believe in us: we’re backed by Sequoia Capital, FirstRound, Meritech and Siemens (Next47).
Verkada is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.