Manager, Technical Accounting
Job Summary
GAQ127R102
Mission
Databricks is growing at an incredible pace and our London hub is at the heart of our international expansion. We are looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to take functional ownership of our international entities. Reporting to the Director of International Accounting this is a high-impact individual contributor role designed for a technical expert who can influence global teams and drive our statutory roadmap.
The impact you will have:
- Lead the monthly and quarterly goal-setting for the international statutory landscape translating high-level corporate objectives into a prioritised roadmap for our finance teams.
- Drive the US GAAP to Local GAAP reconciliation process. You will own the end-to-end statutory audit cycle for your portfolio managing relationships with external auditors and ensuring the integrity of all disclosures.
- Review and approve financial statements for our international subsidiaries ensuring the integrity of all disclosures and technical accuracy.
- Partner with Tax Treasury Legal and M&A to advise on the accounting implications of new market entries or complex international deals.
- Act as a subject matter expert for our teams in other countries helping them prioritise strategic work and de-prioritise non-essential tasks through data-driven insights.
- Identify Record-to-Report bottlenecks and lead the charge on automation.
You will recommend and implement optimisations within our core tech stack (NetSuite FloQast and Zip) to ensure our international operations can scale. - Monitor existing and new accounting and regulatory policies to ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations.
- Create clear reporting and dashboards to track the progress of international filings escalating risks or blockers to leadership when appropriate.
What we look for:
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) with 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Experience in the preparation review or audit of financial statements under US GAAP FRS 102 and/or IFRS.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage the calendar of statutory filings and provide daily status updates.
- In-depth understanding of regulatory/statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Proven experience working across a global organisation with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams in different time zones and cultures.
- Experience and success in a hyper-growth environment where flexibility and keenness for optimisation are key.
- A desire for accuracy and analytics with the ability to navigate ambiguity identify risks and drive solutions independently.
- Advanced GSuite and Excel skills (maintaining complex spreadsheets and employing complex formulas) alongside a strong working knowledge of modern accounting systems.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
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