Director, Accounting

Director, Accounting

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Controller, the Director, Accounting will be responsible for leading global accounting activities of the Company. The ideal candidate is someone who inspires a high-performing accounting team, but can also embrace ambiguity and loves solving problems. The candidate will possess a solid knowledge of US GAAP principles as well as a solid background in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and accounting operations. Managing a team of managers and experienced staff, the candidate will also possess strong management and team leadership competencies gained through prior experience managing a corporate accounting team. This will be a critical role in ensuring we continue building a world-class accounting function while partnering across the business to ensure our systems and processes are running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Oversee, support, and develop the corporate accounting team while driving efficiency and automation to scale the accounting function
• Manage the accounting operations for general ledger areas, including review of journal entries, detailed variance analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies
• Own and drive coordination of the monthly global financial close process across multiple teams
• Responsible for all non-revenue related areas, consolidation and preparation of financial statements
• Oversight of NetSuite ERP including chart of accounts, various modules, allocations, intercompany and FX set up
• Streamline, automate, maintain & improve processes, systems and internal controls. Enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Controllership organization to support our goal of decreasing days to close
• Maintain effective SOX compliance activities for the corporate accounting team
• Partner with cross-functional team including FP&A, internal and external auditors, business systems team and other stakeholders
• Team leadership through managing talent including motivating, coaching, and mentoring team members 
• Ad-hoc projects as needed

What We're Looking For

• BS Accounting or related degree
• CPA required
• 12+ years of progressive experience including as a Director or Senior Manager of Accounting at growth-stage and large public companies
• Audit experience with National public accounting firm preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
• Ability to lead a team in a dynamic environment, managing multiple and ever changing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines; Experience building, developing, mentoring, and inspiring a high performing accounting team in multiple locations
• Proven track record in making improvements in all areas of accounting practices & policies
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Extensive experience working in ERP systems (preferably NetSuite)
• Candidate must be hands-on, have a strong work ethic, excel in a fast-paced environment, and be adaptable to changing responsibilities and priorities

The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $235,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This role may be eligible to participate in Fastly’s equity and discretionary bonus programs.

Benefits

We care about you. Fastly works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we think your life outside of work is important too. We support our teams with great benefits that start on the first day of your employment with Fastly. Curious about our offerings? 

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Family planning, mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program, Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident), company paid holidays, paid time off and paid sick leave are there to help support our employees. We also offer 401(k) (including company match) and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

We’re always looking for humble, sharp, and creative folks to join the Fastly team. If you think you might be a fit, please apply!

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