Manager, Accounting

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Finance & AccountingOtherFinance ManagerAccounting

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At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork,

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Finance & AccountingOtherFinance ManagerAccounting

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Manager, Accounting to serve as the operational accounting lead in a growing team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, this individual will oversee a team of financial accountants and own a broad range of month-end and quarter-end close activities.

The ideal candidate is highly accurate, organized, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative. The person will also bring a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance systems, streamline processes, and drive efficiencies. In this role, you will be a key contributor with regular exposure to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

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→Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, including preparation and review of GAAP-compliant journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reports, and flux analyses
→Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple legal entities, including cash, accruals, payroll and benefits accounting, operating expenses, cost of revenue, software expenses and headcount and costing allocations
→Coordinate and support statutory compliance and audits for international entities
→Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP
→Identify and implement process improvements, including automation initiatives and SOX compliance enhancements, document and monitor internal controls
→Continuously evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the month-end close process
→Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors, including preparation and review of PBC deliverables
→Collaborate cross-functionally with business partners and other departments to gather financial data and enhance reporting processes
→Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis team members to help determine causes around budget variances
→Be a central point of contact for queries directed to the corporate accounting for internal stakeholders and assist and lead ad-hoc projects
→Manage key accounting systems and lead or support system optimization initiatives
→Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including performance management and career development

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role
Prior experience in a Big 4 or large regional accounting firm preferred
CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
Experience in a high-growth, publicly traded company environment preferred
Advanced organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace (gSuite)
Experience with NetSuite, Coupa, and Numeric preferred
Demonstrated ability to optimize accounting and finance processes
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience working with international teams and intercompany accounting/consolidation
Experience working with the tokenisation of software expense experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $90,000 and $134,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $100,000 and $150,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.