Manager, Accounting

Description Role Description: Reporting to the Revenue Accounting Director, we are currently seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to support our team’s strategy, growth, and innovation. As a Revenue Accounting Manager on the Revenue Accounting Projects Team, you will be working in a non-traditional environment while building relationships within the accounting team and the larger business operations organization (e.g. Revenue Operations, FP&A, SEC Reporting, IT, Compliance etc.) The Manager is responsible for many aspects of general ledger-related activities focused on revenue accounting, proper application of US GAAP, reserves, contract deal review, new product initiatives and ad-hoc projects in support of the broader Revenue Accounting team. Additionally, you will participate in SOX compliance and interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. The position rolls up under the Worldwide Controllership Organization.

Exceptional candidates will be critical thinkers with focus on implementing process improvements to streamline and scale Salesforce’s processes for growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead internal process improvement initiatives to improve reporting, analytical tools, and technical aspects of accounting procedures and practices
• Identify and complete the implementation of process improvements related to areas of responsibility
• Assist in the monthly worldwide accounting close
• Understand and prepare accounting manual journal entries and reconciliations for revenue, expense and other transactions as needed
• Work with teams within the Controller’s Organization as well as cross-functionally with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Treasury, Tax, SEC Reporting, IT, Compliance, and International Accounting teams
• Responsible for SOX compliance activities within related areas, including completing key controls, updating SOX documentation, and supporting testing efforts
• Deliver on ad-hoc projects / deliverables as necessary

Experience/Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Accounting. Experience will be evaluated based on the Core Competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)
• 6+ years of overall combined accounting experience
• Technology industry and Big 4 experience a plus
• Experience in SOX control documentation/execution
• Tight-knit collaboration and partnership skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking capability
• Process re-engineering involvement and/or process efficiency focus
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail a requirement
• Ability to identify and drive process improvement
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities effectively in order to meet deadlines
• Tableau or other Data Analytics experience preferred
• Must be a self-starter - ability to self-motivate, adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment

This role is hybrid and goes into the office 3 days per week.

In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.