ServiceNow

Director, Technical Accounting

ServiceNow • $184K — $322K *
Santa Clara, CA 95051In-Person
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience with 5 years in Big Four public accounting
  • BS/BA in Finance or Accounting and active CPA license
  • Experience as Sr. Manager in Big Four or as Director, Technical Accounting
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentorship of high-performing teams
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX 404 compliance

Responsibilities

  • Research and document technical accounting issues; present resolutions to leadership and auditors
  • Implement new accounting pronouncements and analyze their impact
  • Lead M&A process, including financial diligence and purchase accounting
  • Act as subject-matter expert in complex accounting areas
  • Review draft SEC disclosures related to technical accounting
  • Oversee quarterly and year-end close processes for technical matters
  • Drive process improvements and AI initiatives in technical accounting

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible spending accounts for health plans
  • Flexible time away and family leave programs
  • Opportunities for equity and variable/incentive compensation
Full Job Description
Job Description

ServiceNow is seeking a Director, Technical Accounting to lead our Technical Accounting team in our next phase of growth. This is a high-profile position that will play a critical role in addressing a wide variety of complex technical accounting matters, lead purchase accounting for an active M&A pipeline, and other related topics. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders throughout the Company to ensure the successful execution of key initiatives within the Finance organization. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Technical Accounting and M&A, who has responsibility for all technical accounting matters and leads Finance's M&A process from diligence through integration.

What you get to do in this role:
  • Research and document the Company's technical accounting issues; present and resolve the Company's positions for critical accounting issues with internal leadership and external auditors
  • Monitor, assess, and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the Company and partner with stakeholders to analyze the impact
  • Key stakeholder throughout the M&A process starting from pre-letter of intent review, leading financial diligence, purchase accounting, and valuation, and supporting post-close accounting integration
  • Subject-matter expert for certain technical accounting areas, such as business combinations, investment accounting, goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing, accounting for share-based compensation programs, revenue accounting matters (e.g., payments to a customer, gross versus net), and hedge accounting, amongst a variety of other complex accounting areas
  • Review draft SEC disclosures on relevant technical accounting topics
  • Lead quarterly and year-end close process for technical accounting matters, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and SEC disclosures and support, with delegation of routine items to team members
  • Lead the development of and provide growth opportunities to the existing technical accounting team
  • Be a trusted business partner and advisor to various stakeholders within Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, and other cross-functional teams
  • Take initiative for process improvements to scale and optimize the technical accounting process, including the implementation of AI initiatives
  • Design, implement, and maintain effective global accounting policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls
  • Serve as primary technical accounting liaison to external auditors, including leading resolution of complex accounting matters
  • Take a leadership role in special projects and workflow process improvements
  • Involvement in the SEC reporting process to help ensure the financial statements are in compliance with US GAAP


Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:
  • Total experience of minimum 12 years with a minimum of 5 years of Big Four public accounting experience
  • BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting and active CPA license is required
  • Sr. Manager role in a Big Four public accounting firm and/or Director, Technical Accounting at a public company
  • Positive, service-oriented attitude, highly motivated to learn and to make an impact within the organization
  • Experience leading a team and being a mentor to high-performing individuals
  • Strong technical accounting background with a knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting standards, and SOX 404, as well as experience with technical research
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
  • Relationship builder across all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Corporate Development) on technical accounting positions without direct authority
  • Strong organizational skills to manage numerous workstreams at once and complete work timely
  • Self-starter and a great team member
  • Proactive approach to identifying root causes and implementing durable solutions, including escalation when appropriate
  • Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a dynamic environment
  • Meticulous and superior attention to detail
  • Strong Excel knowledge
  • Familiarity with emerging AI tools for accounting automation is valued
  • Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems is a plus

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $184,100 - $322,200, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

About ServiceNow

ServiceNow provides cloud-based solutions that define, structure, manage, and automate services for enterprise operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and other countries. The company offers service management solutions, including incident, problem, change, request, and cost management as well as service catalogs; and IT, HR, facilities, and field service management solutions. It also provides IT operations management solutions covering service mapping, delivery, and assurance solutions; business management solutions such as financial management, project portfolio suite, vendor performance management, and performance analytics as well as governance, risk, and compliance; and application development services.

ServiceNow Careers

Join the dynamic team at ServiceNow, a global leader in digital workflow solutions, where innovation and leadership converge to shape the future of work. At ServiceNow, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and a chance to be part of a culture that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career journey with ServiceNow and contribute to the world’s leading enterprises' digital transformation. Our team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies that improve how people work. With ServiceNow, you will use your skills to impact businesses and industries profoundly, driving efficiency and innovation.

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ServiceNow is home to more than 10,000 dedicated professionals who lead the charge in digital workflows and enterprise solutions. As part of our team, you will engage in projects that merge technology with practical applications, creating revolutionary products that advance how services are delivered and managed.

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At ServiceNow, your career trajectory is filled with boundless opportunities. We support your growth with robust training programs, leadership development courses, and access to global challenges. Whether you are looking for an internship, full-time position, or leadership role, ServiceNow equips you with the tools to excel.

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Learn more about ServiceNow
Size
16,881 employees
Market Cap
$76.5 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$118.5 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+33.5%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
NASDAQ
NOW
* Ladders Estimates

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