Senior Director, Accounting

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. 
 

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

At F5, Inc., we’re not just a company – we’re a community of innovators shaping the future of application delivery and security. As a global leader in multi-cloud application services, we are driving the digital transformation for some of the world’s largest enterprises, governments, and service providers. At F5, you’ll join a team of talented, forward-thinking professionals dedicated to solving complex challenges and creating cutting-edge solutions.

Working at F5 means collaborating with passionate peers, fostering a culture of inclusivity, and having a real impact on the world’s digital landscape. We’re big on empowering our employees with the tools and opportunities they need to grow, thrive, and deliver their best work. With a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, we’ve built an environment where your contributions are valued, your career growth is a priority, and your work-life balance matters.

If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic team that’s making a real difference, F5 is the place for you.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Director, Accounting to oversee and lead our financial reporting and corporate accounting operations for our publicly traded company. This role will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with SEC reporting requirements and regulations, SOX compliance, and US GAAP standards. This position will lead the the teams responsible for our external SEC financial reporting as well as the core accounting teams within our global headquarters, responsible for internal management reporting and consolidations, and accounting for: fixed assets, leases, commissions, and accounts payable. The role will collaborate with various departments and provide strategic financial insights to drive the company's success.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting, Accounting & Compliance

Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, including consolidation of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, across multiple countries and currencies, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Lead our external financial reporting function, ensuring timely and accurate SEC (10-K, 10-Q) and other required filings.
• Oversee and provide insight into the preparation and review of financial statements, footnote and other disclosures, as well as the MD&A to ensure alignment with requirements and best practices.
• Lead quarterly meetings (e.g. disclosure committee) and other ad hoc meetings, with executive attendance concerning our financial statements and disclosures.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of local statutory reports, audits, and tax filings in all relevant jurisdictions, partnering with the tax team when applicable.
• Stay informed about evolving global financial regulations and policies, adjusting company processes as needed to maintain compliance.
• Research, implement, and adopt new accounting standards, impacting the Company’s financial statements and document and maintain our supporting conclusions.

Accounting:

• Develop and lead standardization and modernization efforts over accounting processes and controls across F5’s global accounting teams.
• Collaborate with accounting teams across various global regions, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals and local regulations.
• Maintain a deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and apply them in preparing and reviewing accounting transactions and financial reports.

Compliance:

• Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits to ensure smooth and efficient audit processes.
• Manage compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including 404 compliance, ensuring appropriate controls are in place and regularly monitored.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
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