Corporate Accounting Manager, M&A Accounting

Company Description

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

What you get to do in this role:   

• Perform two primary responsibilities: 1. Ensure the financial statement impact for M&A activity is recorded timely, accurately, and completely; and 2. Enable the successful integration of acquired entities into our accounting and reporting processes
• Provide primary day-to-day support and review over M&A related monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, fluxes, external auditor requests, and disclosures for our quarterly and annual SEC filings as well as statutory filings
• Lead and manage the integration of acquired entities into our accounting and reporting processes by collaborating with a cross-functional team, including M&A Finance, Technical Accounting, International Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Procure-to-Pay, T&E, FP&A, and DT as well as other Corporate Accounting teams
• Drive improvements to the integration processes, ensuring operational efficiencies, compliance with all applicable accounting standards, and minimizing financial reporting risks while ensuring scalability of the processes as we grow
• Participate in cross-functional projects to represent accounting requirements in the continued development of our M&A processes and integration approach
• Engage with Technical Accounting to ensure their PPA analysis is fully reflected in the accounting records in accordance with ASC 805
• Maintain a working knowledge of ServiceNow’s accounting policies to properly account for all transactions which may arise at acquired entities
• Design, implement, and maintain effective global M&A accounting policies, processes, procedures, and SOX internal controls
• Work with a distributed workforce (e.g., fully remote individuals in the U.S., international employees in India and Ireland)

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
• 7+ years combined experience, to include 2+ years in M&A accounting (or similar) accounting roles (experience in public accounting or large corporate environment preferred)
• BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA or equivalent preferred
• Strong M&A accounting background with knowledge of relevant U.S. GAAP topics
• In-depth knowledge of M&A processes and integration best practices
• Strong project management and process improvement skills
• Experience with SAP (or other large ERP system) is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a high performing team in a collaborative and complex environment
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy to support high quality accounting results
• Ability to identify discrepancies, take initiative in problem-solving, and implement corrective actions when needed
• Proven ability to identify and drive process and system improvements
• Ability to effectively communicate accounting results to both accounting and non-accounting customers at various levels of the organization

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Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $111,700 - $195,500, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(