Senior Manager, Accounting

Datadog's Finance team partners with stakeholders across the organization, providing commercial, operational, and analytical support to ensure that Datadog’s business continues its rapid and efficient growth.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail‑oriented Senior Manager, Accounting to join our growing accounting team. This role is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing compensation accounting areas including global payroll, bonuses, commissions, severance, 401(k), payroll taxes, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and scalable processes in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team environment.
• Own key areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage the preparation of financial statements, general ledger reconciliations, and monthly account analyses.
• Provide clear, concise answers related to accounting variances and fluctuations to management and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a key point of contact for year‑end and quarterly audit requests, including internal audit and SOX requests.
• Lead initiatives to improve and scale accounting processes, including automation, standardization, and workflow optimization.
• Assist in the preparation of external financial statements and footnotes filed quarterly and annually (10‑Q and 10‑K).
• Partner cross‑functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and operational teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and support business initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to strategic projects, including system implementations, process transformations, and scaling initiatives.
• Research and document technical accounting issues; present and resolve positions for critical accounting issues with external auditors.
• Develop team capabilities, providing coaching, training, and career development opportunities for direct reports.

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big Four strongly preferred) and industry experience.
• BS/BA in Finance or Accounting and CPA is required.
• Strong technical accounting background with knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, and SEC reporting standards.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams, with the ability to influence beyond direct reporting lines.
• Experience operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, and evolving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to own and drive complex accounting areas or processes independently.
• Strong experience managing audits and interacting with external auditors and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to translate technical accounting concepts into clear business insights.
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Net Suite, Flo Qast, and Workiva is a plus.

• Generous and competitive benefits package.
• New‑hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan.
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities.
• Product training to develop an in‑depth understanding of our product and space.
• Best‑in‑breed onboarding.
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross‑departmentally.
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture.
• Benefits may vary based on country of employment and nature of employment with Datadog.

Salary range: $162,000 – $216,000 USD.

Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.