Director of Technical Accounting

• Service Now 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
• 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

• Generous family leave
• Matched donations
• Annual learning stipends
• Flexible PTO
• Competitive retirement plan
• Paid volunteer time

Total experience of minimum 12 years with a minimum of 5 years of Big Four public accounting experience

Familiarity with emerging AI tools for accounting automation is valued

Strong technical accounting background with a knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting standards, and SOX 404, as well as experience with technical research

Self-starter and a great team memberBS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting and active CPA license is required

Positive, service-oriented attitude, highly motivated to learn and to make an impact within the organization

Meticulous and superior attention to detail

Sr. Manager role in a Big Four public accounting firm and/or Director, Technical Accounting at a public company

Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills

Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems is a plus Relationship builder across all levels of the organization

Strong organizational skills to manage numerous work streams at once and complete work timely

Proactive approach to identifying root causes and implementing durable solutions, including escalation when appropriate

Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Corporate Development) on technical accounting positions without direct authority

Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a dynamic environment

Experience leading a team and being a mentor to high-performing individuals

Strong Excel knowledge