Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

About the team

Roku’s Controllership team, led by the Chief Accounting Officer, is comprised of a diverse and talented group of professionals dedicated to ensuring financial compliance, timely close processes, accurate financial reporting and operational excellence across the finance landscape. The SEC Reporting and Technical accounting group within the Controllership team is a collection of technical accounting experts, translating complicated topics into simplified explanations for our business partners and Wall Street. We collaborate cross-functionally with many departments including legal, FP&A, investor relations, communications and the Roku executive team.  

 

About the Role

We are looking for a Director, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting who will work closely across multiple teams within the company to address SEC reporting and technical accounting matters, developing an understanding of the entire Roku business so as to properly reflect it in periodic SEC filings. You and the team will own all technical accounting analyses, providing key guidance to both the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) organization, as well as key business partners.

A successful candidate will be confident and assertive, can work with various teams at Roku, as well as able to contribute individually. You will lead the quarterly external reporting process, including preparation of periodic financial filings like Form 10-K, 10-Qs and 8-Ks with the SEC. This position will be based out of our San Jose office and will report to VP, Technical Accounting.

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $187,000 - $281,000 annually.

Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee execution of periodic filings with the SEC; including financial statement preparation, related notes, Management Discussion and Analysis, and other applicable reporting obligations
• Coordinate with Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on execution of annual audit and quarterly review; including liaising with general accounting and other business functions to ensure timely execution and completion
• Build and maintain relationships across functions, including business operations, general accounting, tax, treasury, legal and HR to ensure timely communication and review of reporting matters
• Monitor developments at SEC and FASB for potential impacts on accounting or disclosure, educate business on potential impacts, and partner with development of any necessary system developments or process improvements
• Prepare and present information as necessary to aid Audit Committee in fulfillment of its oversight obligations
• Act as global technical lead on strategic transactions to identify accounting and reporting obligations or issues and assist with actions required for execution or implementation
• Proactively identifying, researching, consulting, and drafting technical memorandums on significant and complex proposed and/or completed transactions and issues.
• Guide and motivate a team of accounting professionals to grow their career, including development of technical and presentation skill sets.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and disclosure requirements under US GAAP and SEC regulations.

 

We’re excited if you have:

• 15+ years accounting experience in the Big 4 and industry, including public company experience. CPA required
• Experience with high growth public companies in technology industry preferred
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills accompanied by verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management, leadership, relationship development and people management skills.
• Results orientation, working on a fast-paced team, adapting to rapidly changing situations and conditions as well as a drive and bias for action.
• Partnership and execution within a matrixed structure: ability to work cross-functionally and objectively to a desired outcome that is in the best interest of Roku
• Analytical, research, and project and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; concise communication when speaking to senior leadership.
• Motivated to learn and grow and develop knowledge of unfamiliar areas.

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Last updated on Aug 23, 2024