Manager, Accounting

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a hands-on detailed oriented Accounting Manager to serve as the operational accounting lead on a growing team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, the successful candidate will supervise a team of 3 and own a variety of month-end and quarter-end tasks. This position requires a person who performs at a high level of accuracy and efficiency, is well organized, and demonstrates ownership and initiative to accomplish goals. Additionally, the candidate will be innovative to drive efficiencies through continual evaluation of our systems and business processes. In this role, you will be expected to be a key contributor and have exposure to Senior Management.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own the month-end closing activities including preparation and/or review of critical GAAP journal entries, account reconciliations, preparing and reviewing financial reporting and flux analysis
• Manage the day-to-day transactional accounting activities, including cash, prepaids, accruals, payroll accounting, benefits accounting, ASC 842 Lease accounting, operating expenses, COR and headcount allocations, account reconciliations and other general ledger areas assigned across multiple legal entities
• Coordinating and supporting statutory compliance and audits for Braze’s international entities
• Assist with implementing accounting policies and procedures that ensure all financial transactions are executed according to GAAP principles
• Responsible for identifying and implementing improvements in work processes including automation and SOX compliance, documenting and monitoring internal controls related to areas assigned 
• Continually evaluate current state and drive change for greater efficiency and improvements in month end close processes
• Interface with external accountants during year-end audits and quarterly reviews, including preparation and review of PBC list items
• Collaborate and coordinate with various business partners to obtain required financial reporting information and develop improvements to the financial reporting process
• Manage key accounting systems and lead/ participate in system optimization initiatives
• A people manager of an agile and lean accounting function responsible for staff performance, development and performance appraisals

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years of experience supervising/managing accounting staff
• Big 4 or large regional accounting firm experience is preferred
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
• Experience working in a high-growth, publicly traded company, strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Lease Accounting (ASC 842) and Capitalized Software is preferred
• Solid organizational, analytical, and verbal / written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and gSuite skills required.
• Solid experience using NetSuite and FloQast, is preferred
• Solid experience optimizing Accounting & Finance processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience working with international teams across time zones, and strong prior experience with intercompany accounting and consolidation
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment, successfully juggling multiple entities, projects, and deliverables

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $115,000 and $120,000/year with an expected O