Lead Accountant

At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. 

Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. 

While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. 

We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. 

The Lead Accountant will report to and work directly with the Accounting Manager. The individual will have a team of direct reports and will focus on payroll, leases, and Travel and Expense. 

• Prepare journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
• Analyze and explain financial results through the completion of monthly fluxes
• Summarize findings and make recommendations to leadership
• Prepare and maintain documentation to support SOX and financial statement audit requests
• Work directly with external auditors to provide appropriate documentation and explanations for audit requests.
• Collaborate with the broader accounting team and assist with general ledger, financial reporting, and miscellaneous accounting tasks as assigned. 
• Develop and support relationships with business partners.
• Actively identify opportunities for process improvement or operational automation in existing system infrastructure.
• Special Projects: We are a growing company so you will have opportunities to work on special projects

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience. 
• 3+ years’ of accounting experience with experience as a mentor to junior team members
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• A strong sense of ownership, initiative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Organized and thorough with ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

• Familiarity with Netsuite as an ERP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Possess a collaborative spirit.
• Mixture of public accounting and private industry experience.

Salary Range: $95,000-$100,000

In accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.

We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We’re growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that’s who we want to succeed with every day. 

• A company culture that empowers you to do your best work.
• Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.
• Regular company and team bonding events.
• Competitive benefits and perks.
• Global volunteering and community initiatives