Contribute to the planning, direction, and coordination of accounting and reporting operations, including general ledger close and accounting across accounts payable, tax, payroll, equity accounting, treasury, and consolidation activities
Responsible for the month-end closing process, including account/variance analysis and reconciliation
Provide oversight for accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate US GAAP, SEC, and regulatory requirements
Participate in regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance across various jurisdictions, both US and foreign tax filings
Stay current on the latest FASB, AICPA, and SEC guidances, and also track for compliance of local GAAP accounting as necessary
Help drive the identification of inefficiencies and opportunities for process improvement and help lead the implementation of best practices for all the accounting processes to scale the team
Own resolution of accounting questions/issues including adoption of new accounting standards as necessary
Develop a culture of continuous improvement in the accounting function and support the culture of New Relic, providing assistance and direction as required to improve effectiveness and overall performance
Lead, retain, and develop a high performing accounting team and support their growth and professional development
This role requires
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Professional accounting degree i.e; CA / CPA is a must.
8+ years of progressive experience in accounting leadership roles at some combination of public companies, late-stage startups, and/or public accounting firms
Experience in managing teams of accounting professionals
Hands on experience with NetSuite or equivalent ERP, Coupa, Workday, Concur, Workiva, Xactly, and Blackline
Strong analytical and solid technical accounting skills, including ability to independently analyze transactions and contracts and document the related accounting analysis under US GAAP, local GAAP and SEC guidance
Exemplary interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to land complex concepts across multiple audiences
Ability to work cross-functionally to scale processes and support business needs
Proven track record managing, developing, and leading remote/distributed teams across different time zones
Bonus points if you have
Experience working with an accounting organization of similar size
Experience in a managing accounting in SaaS product busines