Senior Manager of Technical Accounting, Mimecast
Cloud cybersecurity services
Job no longer available
Cloud cybersecurity services
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To stop bad things from happening to good organisations.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in accounting required
- CPA required with 7+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred KPMG/Ernst & Young/Deloitte/PWC)
- Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP. Experience with advanced accounting concepts including, but not limited to, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, leases, capitalized software, and business combinations
- Demonstrated ability to independently research and interpret accounting literature and document accounting positions
- Interest in the technology/cybersecurity industry and high growth technology
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work effectively, independently in teams, ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting established standards
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with senior level managers, peers, and business partners
- Excellent working knowledge in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of NetSuite (or comparable ERP systems) a plus
What the job involves
- Mimecast is looking for a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting to join the global corporate accounting and reporting team
- It would suit a candidate who is at an audit manager level practice and wants to apply their technical and people skills within a growing technology environment
- This role reports directly to the Assistant Controller
- The primary objective of this role will be to support our corporate and regional accounting teams with US GAAP accounting requirements, prepare periodic financial results and assist with transformation projects
- This will involve interaction with our global finance team including, but not limited to, accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, and FP&A teams
- The individual will also be a key player in helping the global finance team scale Mimecast to accommodate the next phase of growth, by being involved in strategic initiatives
- Function as a technical accounting resource and advisor on key/complex accounting areas and transactions (not limited to stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, business combinations, leases, software, foreign currency, derivatives, and debt)
- Responsible for monthly equity accounting and disclosure matters, including ownership of journal entries and reconciliations
- Research accounting issues and prepare accounting documentation/memorandums to ensure compliance with US GAAP
- Interpret and implement newly issued accounting and regulatory standards
- Assist in preparation of monthly management reporting package
- Assist in the preparation of required quarterly and annual US GAAP compliant financial statements footnotes
- Assist in the preparation of required quarterly and annual US GAAP compliant management discussion & analysis
- Establish, maintain, and support compliance with global accounting policies
- Interface with external auditors for periodic financial reviews, controls testing and other inquiries
- Lead technical accounting training sessions for the wider finance teams
- Work with internal controls to ensure financial reporting policies are aligned with controls framework
- Suggest and participate in operational/system improvements projects
- Assist management with business decisions by providing guidance on proper accounting treatment, disclosure, and financial impact
- Participate in other tasks and ad-hoc projects as needed
Our take
Mimecast’s next-gen cloud-based security, archiving, and continuity services provide comprehensive risk management in a fully integrated solution, protecting over 40,000 customers worldwide and blocking 162+ million threats. With its adaptable platform, Mimecast focuses on developing capabilities to meet increasing risks and forming strategic partnerships.
Following its acquisition by Permira, Mimecast has expanded globally, reaching more countries throughout 2023. Recently, Mimecast acquired Elevate Security, enhancing its offerings with insights into human behaviours and risks. Elevate Security's platform flags high-risk individuals with a precision risk scoring algorithm, complementing Mimecast’s Awareness Training for targeted intervention and training.
Since 2003, Mimecast has empowered customers to mitigate risks and manage complexities in a threat landscape driven by cyberattacks and human error. Mimecast’s advanced solutions in threat detection, brand protection, and data retention enable organisations to work protected.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2012
$62m
SERIES C
Jan 2010
$21m
SERIES B
Total funding: $88.7m
Company benefits
- Your finances and your future: - Pension - Communication Allowance - Employee Referral
- Your health: - Mediclaim - Insurance Coverage - Meal Coupons - Virtual Therapy Services
- Your life and your family: - Casual Leave - Flexible working - Family Leave - Long Service Leave - Employee Assistance Program
- Your community: - Volunteer Days - Gift Matching
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Peter Bauer
(Co-Founder & Member of the Board of Directors and Co-founder)Former Managing Director of FAB Technology (Co-Founder) and Idion Solutions Cape Town. Was the CEO of Mimecast between 2003 and 2024.
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