Sr. Technical Accounting & Reporting Manager

Gong Gong · Enterprise · San Francisco, CA · FP&A

This role is for a Sr. Technical Accounting & Reporting Manager at Gong, a company that uses AI to transform revenue teams. The manager will be responsible for technical accounting, reporting risk, and internal controls, acting as a trusted advisor and problem solver. They will partner with business, finance, and technology leaders to build a technical accounting and reporting function, support external financial reporting, and play a key role in IPO readiness activities. The role requires a CPA with 10+ years of experience in accounting and reporting, strong knowledge of US GAAP, and excellent communication and analytical skills. Experience with SaaS business models is preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Serve as a technical accounting and reporting subject matter expert, providing practical guidance on complex accounting matters including stock-based compensation (ASC 718), business combinations, debt and equity instruments, leases, and non-routine transactions
  2. Research, interpret, and document accounting conclusions under US GAAP, including preparation of technical accounting memos and support for significant judgments
  3. Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, People, and Product to evaluate accounting implications of new products, contracts, and strategic initiatives
  4. Support external financial reporting, including preparation and review of disclosures, footnotes, and tie-outs for quarterly and annual financial statements
  5. Play a key role in IPO readiness activities, including S-1 preparation, SEC comment responses, and coordination with external advisors

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • 10+ years of combined experience in public accounting, including experience auditing publicly traded global corporations or corporate experience at global, publicly traded growth companies in technical accounting/reporting roles
  • Highly skilled and current knowledge of US GAAP
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • A proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and to build strong working relationships
  • Demonstrable leadership ability and experience building and working with high performing teams
  • Experience with financial systems including NetSuite, Workiva, Shareworks and/or similar systems

Nice to have

  • Experience with SaaS business models strongly preferred

What the JD emphasized

  • IPO readiness activities
  • public-company operating model
  • SOX readiness