Lead Accountant, Technical Accounting

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Veeam Software

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SaaS • Cybersecurity • Enterprise

Veeam Software is a global leader in data resilience and protection, offering self-managed data protection software for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Their Veeam Data Platform provides comprehensive solutions for data backup, recovery, and security, featuring zero-trust principles and AI-powered tools for data intelligence. Veeam's offerings include secure backup and storage services for platforms such as Microsoft 365, AWS, and Google Cloud, supporting diverse workloads including virtual, physical, and SaaS environments. With a reputation for innovation and customer trust, Veeam serves a broad range of industries, ensuring data resilience against disruptions such as ransomware attacks. Their solutions enable businesses to achieve data freedom, secure storage, and efficient management, reinforcing their position as a top vendor in enterprise backup and recovery software worldwide.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2006

☁️ SaaS

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏢 Enterprise

💰 $500M Private Equity Round on 2019-01

📋 Description

• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP, SEC, and other relevant accounting standards to support accurate financial reporting related to topics, including, but not limited to: Business combinations, Debt – modifications and extinguishment, Derivatives instruments and hedging activities, Earnings per share, Equity, Fair value, Income taxes, Intangible assets and goodwill, Investments in debt and equity securities, Foreign currency matters, Software development costs, Stock compensation, Software / SaaS revenue recognition. • Prepare high-quality technical accounting memos to support critical business transactions, facilitate audits and support internal controls. • Review quarterly and annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures and supporting documentation. • Assist with the preparation of SEC filings such as 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required reports. Respond to audit inquiries and SEC comment letters. • Establish, maintain, and continuously enhance global accounting policies and procedures aligned with a public-company control environment. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the accounting implications of new transactions, contracts or business initiatives. • Lead technical accounting projects, including implementation of new accounting standards impacting software companies and driving process improvements for scalability and automation. • Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulations and communicate their potential impact to management and provide technical guidance and training to finance and accounting staff. • Support external audit processes by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables. • Own responsibility to design, document, operate and maintain key controls over financial reporting within the domain.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and active CPA certification required. • 6+ years of relevant accounting, including experience with a “Big 4” public accounting firm, specializing in audits or technical consultations for clients with global footprints in the software industry. • Proven expertise in relevant U.S. GAAP technical areas, including those listed above. • Vast experience researching and analyzing FASB standards and SEC rules, as well as interpretive guidance provided by the Big 4 accounting firms, to provide accounting and reporting solutions for complex technical accounting matters. • Experience preparing high-quality, comprehensive technical accounting papers for public companies. • Demonstrated ability to design and implement accounting policies and internal controls across a global organization. • Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements applicable to public and pre-IPO software companies. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying issues and proposing solutions. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions. • Ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear business impacts. • Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, respond quickly to changing priorities, and drive change across the organization.

🏖️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO • 3 global VeeaMe Days per year: company-wide closures for employees to take a break, disconnect, and focus on self-care • Paid Holidays • Veeam Care Days: 24 hours paid time for volunteering • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one (multiple plan options) • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options • Employer HSA contributions (for HDHP participants) • Life and AD&D insurance (employee, spouse/partner, and child options) • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance • Supplemental individual disability insurance (IDI) • Family planning support: fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and parental resources • Paid parental leave • Employee Assistance Program • Additional voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, identity theft protection, commuter benefits, pet care • Mental health support • 401(k) plan • Professional training and education, on-demand learning libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and Global Day of Learning