Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager, Notion

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting for business combinations, stock-based compensation, lease accounting, internal-use software, revenue recognition, and other complex accounting areas relevant to a high-growth SaaS company
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA required
• Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience, including public accounting (Big 4 preferred)
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting standards, including but not limited to ASC 805, ASC 718, ASC 842 and ASC 606
• Systems Knowledge: Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite), financial reporting tools, and advanced Excel skills
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate across departments and lead initiatives independently
• If you’re a builder at heart, share our company values, and enthusiastic about making software toolmaking ubiquitous, we want to hear from you

Desirable

• We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager to join our fast-paced and dynamic finance team
• This role will be responsible for maintaining the Company’s technical accounting policies, managing the financial reporting processes, and performing research and documentation to ensure compliance with US GAAP
• This role will also drive the internal and external financial reporting processes and collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, People and other teams within the organization
• Research, analyze, and interpret US GAAP to ensure compliance with complex accounting issues, including business combination, stock-based compensation, lease accounting, internal-use software, revenue recognition, and investment accounting
• Provide accounting guidance and implementation support for new accounting standards, acquisitions, and other business transactions
• Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos documenting the Company’s accounting policies and judgments
• Prepare journal entries for equity, acquisition, lease and other complex accounting areas
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Strategic Finance, Legal, People, Engineering) by providing accounting guidance on emerging business initiatives, complex agreements, and non-routine transactions
• Provide support to corporate accounting team to improve processes and internal controls for business transactions and the close process
• Lead the preparation of financial statements and disclosures in compliance with US GAAP
• Assist in preparing materials for monthly and quarterly close meetings, audit committee meetings, and other internal and external reporting
• Support the external audit process, including managing auditor requests and ensuring timely completion of audits
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure compliance
• Review statutory financial statements for foreign subsidiaries
• Develop and enhance accounting policies, processes, and internal controls to drive efficiency and scalability
• Assist in the implementation and enhancement of financial systems, including close tool, reporting tools and the equity system
• Collaborate with the Strategic Finance team to support accurate financial forecasting and management reporting