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Technical Accounting & Reporting Senior Manager

Fivetran · Denver, CO · 1 mo ago
Hybrid$154k–$193k/yrFull-time

About the role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies. We're looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and technically proficient Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Senior Manager.

  • Research, analyze, and document technical accounting issues and memos and prepare calculations to support accounting conclusions and facilitate external audit reviews in accordance with US GAAP, including but not limited to ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation), ASC 350-40 (Capitalized Software), ASC 340 (Capitalized Commissions), ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 842 (Leases), and ASC 480 (Debt & Equity).
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures, and lead implementation of significant changes.
  • Collaborate with teams across Accounting Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, HR, and other departments to ensure technical guidance is consistently operationalized and understood.
  • Support initiatives to enhance external reporting readiness, including complex accounting topics, disclosures, and process improvements.
  • Partner with external auditors and consultants to ensure timely and accurate conclusions on accounting matters.
  • Provide training and mentorship to team members on technical accounting topics and emerging standards.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA license required
  • 7+ years of combined experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or corporate accounting at a SaaS or high-growth technology company
  • Demonstrated technical accounting expertise and experience drafting memos on complex, non-routine transactions
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX)
  • Experience working in or supporting a company with increasing external reporting, audit, or regulatory complexity
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (Netsuite and Workiva preferred)
  • A mindset toward process improvement and automation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
  • A self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail; comfortable working independently in a high-growth, fast-paced environment

Bonus Skills

  • Prior experience as part of an S-1 filing or IPO project team
  • Experience with automation and AI tools to drive efficiency

What You’ll Do

Research, analyze, and document technical accounting issues and memos and prepare calculations to support accounting conclusions and facilitate external audit reviews in accordance with US GAAP, including but not limited to ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation), ASC 350-40 (Capitalized Software), ASC 340 (Capitalized Commissions), ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 842 (Leases), and ASC 480 (Debt & Equity).

Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures, and lead implementation of significant changes.

Collaborate with teams across Accounting Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, HR, and other departments to ensure technical guidance is consistently operationalized and understood.

Support initiatives to enhance external reporting readiness, including complex accounting topics, disclosures, and process improvements.

Partner with external auditors and consultants to ensure timely and accurate conclusions on accounting matters.

Provide training and mentorship to team members on technical accounting topics and emerging standards.

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