Proofpoint
Technical Accounting Manager
Proofpoint, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
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Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint.
The Role and the Team
We are looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to join our fast-paced and high performing accounting team in Sunnyvale, CA. This individual contributor reports to the Senior Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting and will participate in accounting areas such as leases, debt, acquisitions, etc. Being part of a global accounting team, this role will also work on tasks and projects that utilize technical and operational accounting skills, supporting other members in Finance and cross functional business partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP with experience in a wide range of topics and general accounting functions. This is a great opportunity for knowledge and career growth as the group offers exposure to various accounting areas and system projects, and as the Company continues to expand!
Your day-to-day
Excellent technical research and interpretation skills with ability to document and operationalizeExperience in complex areas such as Leases, Debt, M&A, and EquityReview contracts and one-off transactions and document accounting positions in formal memosResearch and resolve accounting matters, ensuring U.S. GAAP and SOX complianceReview, document, and implement new accounting pronouncementsProvide accounting guidance and support cross-functional business partnersAssist with external reporting (financial statements, disclosures, and reporting packages)Liaise with internal and external auditorsPrepare and maintain accounting policies and processesTrain and guide the global accounting team membersParticipate in ad-hoc projects and finance initiativesWhat you bring
CPA licensee5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or public companyStrong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to provide guidance and manage cross-functional relationshipOwnership of processes, controls, and audit inquiresHigh proficiency in MS Excel including Pivot Tables and advanced formula
Why ProofpointProtecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly 'culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges:
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:Base Pay Range: 105,420.00 - 165,660.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:Base Pay Range: 88,340.00 - 138,820.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:Base Pay Range: 79,170.00 - 124,410.00 USD
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint.
The Role and the Team
We are looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to join our fast-paced and high performing accounting team in Sunnyvale, CA. This individual contributor reports to the Senior Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting and will participate in accounting areas such as leases, debt, acquisitions, etc. Being part of a global accounting team, this role will also work on tasks and projects that utilize technical and operational accounting skills, supporting other members in Finance and cross functional business partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP with experience in a wide range of topics and general accounting functions. This is a great opportunity for knowledge and career growth as the group offers exposure to various accounting areas and system projects, and as the Company continues to expand!
Your day-to-day
Excellent technical research and interpretation skills with ability to document and operationalizeExperience in complex areas such as Leases, Debt, M&A, and EquityReview contracts and one-off transactions and document accounting positions in formal memosResearch and resolve accounting matters, ensuring U.S. GAAP and SOX complianceReview, document, and implement new accounting pronouncementsProvide accounting guidance and support cross-functional business partnersAssist with external reporting (financial statements, disclosures, and reporting packages)Liaise with internal and external auditorsPrepare and maintain accounting policies and processesTrain and guide the global accounting team membersParticipate in ad-hoc projects and finance initiativesWhat you bring
CPA licensee5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or public companyStrong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to provide guidance and manage cross-functional relationshipOwnership of processes, controls, and audit inquiresHigh proficiency in MS Excel including Pivot Tables and advanced formula
Why ProofpointProtecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly 'culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint
#LI-AN2
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges:
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:Base Pay Range: 105,420.00 - 165,660.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:Base Pay Range: 88,340.00 - 138,820.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:Base Pay Range: 79,170.00 - 124,410.00 USD