Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager (Fixed Term)

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager who will be a true business partner and strategic adviser to senior leaders of our Shutterstock team. The ideal candidate will be a professional with a comprehensive understanding of US GAAP, SEC rules, and a proven track record in complex accounting topics. As a key member of our Finance team, you will play a crucial role in leading and enhancing technical accounting processes and financial reporting. Note - This is a temporary, 6 months fixed-term assignment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SEC reporting cycle and assist with statutory financial statement preparation and audit coordination with external auditors.
• Ownership of key operating and performance indicators (KPI’s), including constant currency calculations, for management and external reporting.
• Serve as a key subject matter expert in intricate accounting topics such as revenue recognition, capitalized software, mergers and acquisitions and financial statement presentation.
• Take end-to-end ownership of complex accounting projects, demonstrating expertise and leadership in your assigned areas of responsibility.
• Analyze technical accounting transactions, present key findings to internal stakeholders, and document accounting white papers, calculations, and journal entries.
• Potential to oversee equity accounting and stock-based compensation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Review and analyze new accounting pronouncements, determining their impact on the company, and assisting with documentation and implementation of new standards.
• Build strong relationships with various teams, providing guidance on important and complex accounting topics.
• Work on special projects identified by senior management, preparing accounting memos and supporting technical accounting positions as required.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience coming from Big 4 or a combination of Big 4 and tech company with focus on technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical accounting and financial reporting experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of Workiva are a must.
• Working knowledge of Workday Financials, Alteryx and Salesforce is a plus.
• High aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem-solving in technical accounting topics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• NY metro location is preferred.
• Active CPA license is preferred.

Skills

Advanced Excel, Workiva, Workday Financials, Alteryx, Salesforce, complex problem‑solving, verbal and written communication.

Benefits

• Flexibility to work between home and office with everything needed to be successful in both environments.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact on the company’s success; executive leadership cares about growth and career planning.
• Shutterstock connects diverse artists and creative professionals globally, fostering a culture where ideas are welcomed, uniqueness celebrated, and employees supported in presenting their view of the world.
• Champion of resiliency; diverse teams are critical to success, with equal opportunities to succeed.

Pay

Hourly rate range for this role in the New York City Area is $65.00‑$68.00 per hour.