Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.
As the Senior Analyst, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting working in the Accounting Organization and reporting to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting, you will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of Elastic’s quarterly and annual SEC filings. You will also participate in providing technical accounting analysis of significant or unusual transactions and recently issued accounting updates. You will interact regularly with external auditors, the Accounting, Legal, Investor Relations, and FP&A teams, as well as other team members from all levels including senior leadership and across many different departments in a fast-growing, dynamic, and distributed company. This position requires familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and US generally accepted accounting principles, excellent communications, critical thinking, and project management skills.
What You Will Be Doing:- Contribute to the Company’s external financial reporting process, including SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q) and compilation of financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and footnote disclosures
- Assist with technical accounting matters such as equity accounting and reporting, marketable securities, leases, revenue recognition, and impairment assessments including research and documentation for a variety of complex and non-standard transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, debt offerings, new stock compensation arrangements, adoption of new standards, as well as general corporate accounting matters
- Develop and apply expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, with the ability to research and analyze new and proposed disclosure requirements
- Support XBRL process
- Analyze filings by other registrants and industry reports to assess trends in financial statement disclosures
- Perform tie-out of quarterly and annual financial statements and earnings materials
- Collaborate with other organizations and/or departments in order to implement new accounting standards, including assessing the reporting implications and ensuring the availability of requisite information for financial reporting
- Play a role in maintaining, updating, and evaluating new accounting policies
- Support annual audit and quarterly reviews with external auditors, the Accounting team, and executive management
- Participate in special projects as needed
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or on track towards certification
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC technical accounting and reporting
- 2+ years of external audit, technical accounting, and/or financial reporting experience
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to independently research accounting and reporting issues, propose solutions, and effectively document conclusions with excellent written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks to meet critical deadlines by managing multiple deliverables concurrently
- Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a willingness to support the team on a variety of high-priority tasks
- Ability to work both independently and as a great teammate in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated professional commitment, initiative, accountability and ownership of assignments
- Big 4 and/or publicly traded company experience
- Experience with software and tools such as Equity Edge Online, Workiva’s WDesk, NetSuite, and Intelligize
- Familiarity with XBRL
Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.
The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.
These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.
An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.
As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.
We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
- Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
- Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
- Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.
We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster)
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