Director, Accounting | LATAM + Philippines

1 month ago
Full-time
Executive
Finance and Accounting
Backblaze

Backblaze

Backblaze is a pioneer in robust, scalable low-cost cloud backup and storage services, offering enterprise hot storage, low-cost backup and archive solutions. With the easiest way to back up all files, Backblaze provides unlimited, unthrottled, and unc...

IT Services
251-1K
Founded 2007

Description

  • Own the month-end and quarter-end close process, review journal entries, and coordinate with FP&A to ensure an efficient close.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.
  • Provide oversight and support for payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments for salaried, hourly, and multi-state employees and review complex payroll entries (tax withholdings, garnishments, benefit deductions, retirement contributions).
  • Lead, manage, and develop the accounting team, fostering alignment, prioritization, and talent development/retention.
  • Conduct technical accounting reviews and document complex arrangements and interpretations of U.S. GAAP.
  • Review financial results for completeness and accuracy, perform actual vs. actual account analyses, and present findings to the Corporate Controller and senior leadership.
  • Oversee SOX compliance and maintain effective internal controls by implementing and documenting SOX processes.
  • Participate in the SEC reporting process and review footnote disclosures in support of SEC reporting requirements.
  • Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and work with internal and external auditors to provide accurate PBCs on a quarterly basis.
  • Drive automation and system improvements, partner with cross-functional teams on IT/system implementations, conduct cross-functional trainings on accounting policies, and lead/support ad hoc projects and initiatives.

Requirements

  • CPA with 7+ years of combined public accounting and private industry experience.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting.
  • General ledger accounting experience, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Experience applying technical accounting guidance to complex transactions and new accounting standards, with the ability to research and interpret authoritative accounting literature.
  • Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements and preparing/reviewing SEC-required disclosures.
  • Experience with enterprise accounting systems; NetSuite experience is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of IT systems and their impact on financial reporting; system implementation experience is a plus.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Proven people leader with experience attracting, developing, and retaining talent and strong communication/business partnering skills.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

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