Senior Technical Accounting Manager

Posted Feb 25

PagerDuty is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager to join our Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting team. This position will be primarily responsible for preparing and coordinating all aspects of the quarterly and annual financial reporting process. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated team player with a very strong working knowledge of GAAP, SEC regulations and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for preparation of the Company’s external financial reporting process, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-Ks, ensuring financial statements are in accordance with U.S. GAAP guidelines
  • Ensures quality control over the Forms 10-K and 10-Q
  • Support all other SEC filings including the Proxy statement and 8-Ks
  • Perform preliminary review of iXBRL tagging of financial statements and footnotes
  • Successfully collaborate with other accounting, finance, and legal teams and external auditors to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statement disclosures
  • Analyze new and proposed accounting standards, determine the impact on the Company, and assist in the implementation of new accounting standards, as required
  • Assist in technical accounting research for any complex, unusual and/or significant transactions and provide technical accounting guidance across all functions ensuring compliance with applicable GAAP and disclosure requirements; provide findings to management and participate in discussions with external auditors.
  • Maintain, update, and evaluate accounting policies & procedures in line with U.S. GAAP
  • Liaise and manage the coordination with external auditors during quarterly and annual financial reviews and audits.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of SOX 404 including documentation of processes and procedures for external and other reporting functions
  • Support all close and reporting activities as part of the financial reporting team

Basic Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting/technical accounting
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Familiarity with and interpreting SEC Reg. S-X and S-K rules

Preferred Qualifications

  • SaaS industry experience
  • Previous, relevant work experience at a Big 4 Accounting firm 
  • Experience solving and documenting complex technical accounting issues
  • Previous experience with Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Proxy Statements, etc.
  • Experience with NetSuite a plus
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manages competing priorities, and adheres to tight deadlines
  • Keen analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
  • Ability to deal effectively with all levels of an organization, from clerical staff to executives, and manage relationships with external parties
  • Seen as the go-to person to research and understand technical accounting concepts
  • Deep understanding of reporting requirements and proactively research new accounting and SEC reporting regulations
  • Proactive in seeking out efficiencies in accounting processes and determine solutions for issues or recurring problems and then implement these to make impactful changes

The base salary range for this position is $142,000 - $217,000 USD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.

Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process.

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Where we work

PagerDuty currently has offices in Atlanta, Lisbon, London, San Francisco, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. We offer a hybrid, flexible workplace, with many Dutonians choosing to work primarily from home. We also provide ample opportunities for in-person and virtual connection, like team offsites and volunteering events.

How we work

Our values are deeply embedded in how we operate and the people we bring on board. You will see our values ingrained in how we support our customers, collaborate with our colleagues, develop our products and foster an inclusive and empathetic work culture.

  • Champion the Customer | Put users first to design great products and experiences.
  • Run Together | Build strong teams that amplify our impact on users.
  • Take the Lead | Disrupt and invent to be the first choice for users.
  • Ack + Own | Take ownership and action to deliver more efficiently to users. 
  • Bring Your Self | Bring your best self to build empathy and trust with users.

What we offer

One way we ensure our employees are inspired to do their best is through a comprehensive total rewards approach that supports them and their loved ones. As a global organization, our programs are competitive with industry standards and aligned with local laws and regulations. 

Your package may include:

  • Competitive salary and company equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package from day one
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)
  • Retirement or pension plan
  • Paid parental leave - up to 22 weeks for pregnant parent, up to 12 weeks for non-pregnant parent (some countries have longer leave standards and we comply with local laws)
  • Generous paid vacation time
  • Paid holidays and sick leave
  • Dutonian Wellness Days - scheduled company-wide paid days off in addition to PTO
  • HibernationDuty - an annual company paid week off when everyone at PagerDuty, with the exception of a small, coverage crew, is asked to take a much needed break to truly disconnect and recharge
  • Paid volunteer time off - 20 hours per year
  • Company-wide hack weeks
  • Mental wellness programs

About PagerDuty

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. The PagerDuty Operations Cloud revolutionizes how critical work gets done, and powers the agility that drives digital transformation. Customers rely on the PagerDuty Operations Cloud to compress costs, accelerate productivity, win revenue, sustain seamless digital experiences, and earn customer trust. More than half of the Fortune 500 and more than two thirds of the Fortune 100 trust PagerDuty including Cisco, Cox Automotive, DoorDash, Electronic Arts, Genentech, Shopify, Zoom and more.

Led by CEO Jennifer Tejada, two-thirds of the PagerDuty board is classified as non-white, with women making up nearly half of all board members. We strive to build a more equitable world by investing 1% each of company equity, product, and employee volunteer time.

PagerDuty is Great Place to Work-certified™, a Fortune Best Place to Work for Women, and a top rated product on TrustRadius and G2. 

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Additional Information
PagerDuty is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status.
PagerDuty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@pagerduty.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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