Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

At F5 we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create secure and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

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At F5 Inc. were not just a company were a community of innovators shaping the future of application delivery and security. As a global leader in multi-cloud application services we are driving the digital transformation for some of the worlds largest enterprises governments and service providers. At F5 youll join a team of talented forward-thinking professionals dedicated to solving complex challenges and creating cutting-edge solutions.

Working at F5 means collaborating with passionate peers fostering a culture of inclusivity and having a real impact on the worlds digital landscape. Were big on empowering our employees with the tools and opportunities they need to grow thrive and deliver their best work. With a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement weve built an environment where your contributions are valued your career growth is a priority and your work-life balance matters. If youre ready to be part of a dynamic team thats making a real difference F5 is the place for you.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Manager Financial Reporting to lead the financial reporting process for our publicly traded company. This role oversees the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports ensuring compliance with SEC and regulations SOX requirements and adherence to US GAAP. Key responsibilities include SEC reporting and share-based compensation accounting. This role will collaborate with various departments and provide strategic financial insights to drive the companys success.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting Accounting & Compliance

Financial Reporting:

• Manage and execute the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements including consolidation of income statements balance sheets cash flow statements across multiple countries and currencies.

• Own and execute the external financial reporting function ensuring timely and accurate SEC (10-Q 10-K) and other required filings.

• Prepare and review financial statements footnote and other disclosures as well as the MD&A to ensure alignment with requirements and best practices.

• Prepare materials for quarterly meetings (e.g. Disclosure Committee) concerning the financial statements and disclosures.

• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly Board materials.

• Review the preparation and submission of local statutory reports and audits in all relevant jurisdictions as applicable.

• Research implement and adopt new and emerging accounting standards regulations and policies impacting the Companys financial statements including documenting and maintaining supporting conclusions.

Accounting:

• Own the accounting and related reporting over share-based compensation to ensure the quarterly and annual activity is recorded and disclosed completely and accurately.

• Collaborate with global accounting teams to ensure transactions are appropriately captured and disclosed.

• Maintain a deep understanding of US GAAP and SEC requirements.

• Support the accounting close process identifying opportunities to advance reporting timelines accuracy and automation.

Compliance:

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.

• Develop implement and execute relevant internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage the Financial Reporting team to ensure high performance and productivity.

• Partner within Accounting & Finance and other stakeholders (Legal and HR) to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment that encourages continuous improvement in processes and workflows.

• Set goals and performance expectations providing regular feedback and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• CPA designation or equivalent professional certification.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field

• 10 years of progressive accounting experience including at least 5 years in manager or above roles in public companies or high-growth organizations.

• Proven expertise in managing financial operations including financial reporting and internal controls in a dynamic environment.

• Familiarity with financial ERP systems (e.g. Oracle Coupa) financial reporting software (Workiva) and financial automation tools (UiPath Alteryx) strongly preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience in organizing and managing the reporting close calendar and related meetings and deliverables (e.g. Disclosure and Audit Committees) throughout the fiscal year.

• Expert in US GAAP SEC reporting requirements and internal controls.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments including with members of the ELT.

• Skilled at explaining complex accounting concepts to non-technical audiences and cross-functional partners.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Experience within the technology industry is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.

• Possess a critical thinking mindset.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This is a hybrid role located within F5s Seattle-based headquarters.

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.

• Duties require the ability to utilize a computer communicate over the telephone and read printed material.

• Duties may require being on call periodically or working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends).

• F5 is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However the description may not be all-inclusive and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge skills experience geographic locations and market conditions as well as to reflect F5s differing products industries and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation bonus restricted stock units and benefits. More details about F5s benefits can be found at the following link: F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age sensory physical or mental disability marital status veteran or military status genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable local state or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including but not limited to hiring job assignment compensation promotion benefits training discipline and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting .