Senior Accountant, Docker
$112.7-161k
Salary in USD and may vary in further locations. + Offers Equity
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App development platform
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App development platform
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$112.7-161k
Salary in USD and may vary in further locations. + Offers Equity
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To increase the time developers spend on innovation, and decrease the time they spend on everything else.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with a mix of public accounting and industry experience
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with financial reporting and close processes
- Experience leveraging AI, automation tools, or advanced technologies to improve accounting workflows, increase efficiency in the close process, and enhance data accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to proactively identify and resolve complex accounting issues
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team member, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in an agile, often ambiguous, environment under pressure
- Experience in a fast-paced Software as a Service (SaaS) environment
- Experience with financial systems including ERP (Netsuite), Numeric, Zip, Navan and/or similar systems
What the job involves
- To support Docker’s rapid growth, we’re looking for a collaborative Senior Accountant to join our team!
- In this position, you will play a critical role in strengthening key areas of Docker's accounting operations, including the procure-to-pay process, monthly and quarterly close, and financial reporting activities
- The ideal candidate brings strong operational accounting experience, technical accounting capabilities, and a passion for process improvement within a fast-paced SaaS environment
- Assist with the monthly and quarterly close process, including preparation of financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Collaborate with Finance, IT, Tax, Legal, HR, Payroll and other cross-functional teams to gather data, improve processes, and support business needs
- Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation tools to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency in the close cycle, and enhance data accuracy across accounting workflows
- Assist in improving financial reporting processes and disclosures, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and other accounting regulations
- Collaborate with external auditors to provide support for the annual audit and reviews
- Support the Accounting Manager with special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed
- First 30 days:
- Familiarize yourself with the current procure-to-pay, general ledger, and month-end close processes and systems at Docker, including NetSuite, Zip, Navan, and Numeric
- Establish relationships with cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, IT, Tax, Legal, HR, and Payroll teams to understand how data flows across the organization
- Review existing accounting policies, procedures, and position memos to ensure a thorough understanding of current US GAAP compliance standards and internal controls
- Assist with monthly close tasks, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- First 90 days:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify pain points in the close cycle and propose targeted improvements for efficiency, accuracy, and automation
- Begin exploring AI and automation tools that can streamline recurring accounting workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy across the general ledger
- Support audit requests and assist with documentation preparation for external auditors
- Contribute to financial reporting improvements, ensuring disclosures are accurate, transparent, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory requirements
- One-year outlook:
- Own the end-to-end documentation of corporate accounting processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant reporting across the general ledger and financial statements
- Lead or co-lead automation and process improvement initiatives that measurably shorten the monthly and quarterly close cycle
- Serve as a go-to subject matter expert for general ledger, procure-to-pay, and US GAAP compliance questions across the company
- Build and refine accounting policies and procedures to keep pace with Docker's rapid growth and evolving business needs
- Mentor junior and intermediate accounting staff, fostering growth in both technical accounting skills and cross-functional business acumen
Our take
Docker supplies a hub and desktop solution to simplify the workflow of app development teams. Originally known for popularising the idea of containerising software, it saw itself outpaced by Kubernetes. However, the company has identified a problem with the growing complexity of containerisation, with some apps consisting of dozens or even hundreds of containers - which is what it now addresses.
Docker has had a difficult time in the recent past, with 2019 seeing it sell off its enterprise business, reduce its workforce by hundreds, and change its leadership team. As a well known brand and ecosystem for containerisation, however, it aims to lure developers back to its product as well as to take advantage of the growing global demand for app development.
Returning to focus on developers rather than large companies was certainly a gamble, but one that seems to have paid off. The company has returned to profitability and raised Series C funding in 2022, which is cited to fund hiring new talent, ramping up its business, and continuing to develop and refine its product. It's also embarked on a series of acquisitions to bolster its business, with speculation mounting about its possible sale in the near future.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
47% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 11 rounds)
Mar 2022
$105m
SERIES C
Mar 2021
$23m
SERIES B
Total funding: $498m
Company benefits
- 100% company paid medical premiums for employees and dependents
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- “Whaleness” Days — At least 1 company wide day off per month
- Employer Paid Holidays
- Generous Maternity and Parental Leave
- Home Office Set Up Budget
- Monthly Technology Stipend
- Training Allowances
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Virtual and In-Person Social Events
- Docker Swag
- Quarterly Hackathons
- Virtual Coffee with Co-Workers
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Don Johnson
(CEO)Previously Executive Vice President of Infrastructure at Oracle, was a Principal Engineer at Amazon and a Lead Software Engineer at RealNetworks.
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