Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

We believe it takes great people to create a great product. That’s why our team lives our company values, and we hire based on them, too. Since 2010, Pipedrive has been on a mission to support sales and marketing teams with easy-to-use, powerful tools that make everyday work faster and easier. Today, our cloud-based software is trusted by over 100,000 companies and used in 179 countries. We have grown from a five-person team to a truly international company of over 1000 people, representing more than 50 nationalities, with ten offices distributed across Europe and the US. In 2020, Pipedrive received a majority investment from Vista Equity Partners, a global investment firm that invests exclusively in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses, making Pipedrive the fifth unicorn from Estonia.
We’re looking for a director of SEC reporting and technical accounting to oversee all aspects of external financial reporting. In this position, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance and quality of our financial reporting. Your expertise in technical accounting and deep understanding of SEC regulations will be instrumental in guiding our organization through complex financial matters and ensuring adherence to reporting standards on the public readiness journey.

Your new adventure:

• Work cross-functionally with the global controller to draft the S-1 statement
• Act as the subject matter expert on US GAAP and SEC regulations for preparing and filing SEC reports and demonstrate a clear understanding of related authoritative literature governing financial reporting for public companies 
• Prepare technical accounting memos and analysis as needed, including preparation and review of technical accounting items 
• Develop financial policies for technical accounting and internal control requirements
• Collaborate with the global controller to enable strategic and complex transformational process and system improvements within the organization
• Lead the coordination and preparation of quarterly and year-end external financial reports for global and statutory audits
• Develop repeatable processes for reporting, including quarterly earnings releases, 10-Qs and 10-Ks and assist with related press releases and earnings release scripts
• Provide technical accounting training to finance and accounting teams, ensuring a strong understanding of accounting principles and compliance requirements
• Elevate, lead and inspire an impactful team with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, using a collaborative management style with a willingness to dig into details to support our objectives in a hyper-growth public company environment
• Drive collaborative and proactive relationships with key stakeholders, including key constituents throughout the company, including but not limited to the external auditors, legal and compliance, IT, HR, FP&A, and engineering departments

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Masters preferred
• CPA (Active) required
• 10+ years in technical accounting and SEC reporting roles, preferably within publicly traded companies 
• Successful track record of leading financial reporting processes
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations
• Ability to develop and mentor a team to work collectively towards objectives and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented with the highest regard for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to manage several priorities, work cross-functionally, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Physical Requirements:
• Sitting 80-100%
• Lifting - Up to 20 lbs

And as a bonus?

• Strong ability to drive continuous improvement of processes 
• Enjoy working in a constantly evolving environment with multiple priorities
• Experience with major ERP, Netsuite strongly preferred
• Experience with Wdesk (Workiva) SEC filing software
• Experience with MS Office and G Suite applications

Why Pipedrive?

• A value-driven work environment where people come first
• A lively bunch of colleagues from over 50 different countries, with offices in Tallinn, Tartu, Lisbon, Prague, London, Dublin, New York, Florida, Riga and Berlin
• A team serious about getting things done while not taking ourselves too seriously
• Beautiful office in the heart of Manhattan
• Freedom to execute your ideas with a passionate and motivated team supporting you
• Lots of room for personal and career development, with internal and external training opportunities
• Competitive salary and bonus system and all the benefits you’d expect from a great employer (5% 401K match, paid time off and 12 paid (+ 2 extra floating) holida