Commissions Manager, Salesforce

• Salesforce is looking for candidates with experience leading people, reviewing month-end close journal entries, executing controls and ensuring SOX compliance, implementing process/system improvements, documenting accounting positions, and preparing schedules to support monthly/quarterly reviews, the annual audit, and the 10Q & 10K documents
• 6+ years total experience in accounting and public accounting (ideal candidate will have accounting firm and corporate experience)
• CPA (or local equivalent)
• Degree or equivalent relevant experience required. Experience will be evaluated based on the Values & Behaviors for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc)
• Prior management experience within an accounting role
• Experience with Workday Finance, Oracle or other large ERP required (Workday Accounting Center is a plus)
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills (e.g. complex formula & VLOOKUP experience) and ability to work with large volumes of transactional data
• Solid understanding of US GAAP with experience in technical accounting
• Solid understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence, interact, and partner with cross-functional and remote teams

Desirable

• As a Commissions Accounting Manager in the Global Accounting group, you will play a central role in leading ongoing accounting operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Exceptional candidates will be critical thinkers who can lead the close process, effectively present findings and business insight to Senior Management and welcome special projects to streamline Salesforce processes
• Apply knowledge of ASC 340-40 (IFRS 15) to accounting for commission payments, including maintaining an understanding of Salesforce’s sales compensation plans and ad-hoc sales incentives
• Collaborate cross functionally with members of the Sales Compensation and Finance & Strategy teams
• Lead month-end close processes by reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations and conducting fluctuation analyses
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP standards, SOX controls and documentation
• Lead and prepare schedules to support the 10Q and 10K financial reporting process
• Work directly with our internal and external audit teams to support the audit by providing supporting audit schedules, evidence, and process overview
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to the accounting processes including reconciliation of data, reporting, and analysis
• Run a diverse team at various levels and across various locations to accomplish tasks accurately and within specified deadlines
• Help build and develop the team and mentor, educate, and review the work of other supporting members of the accounting team
• Drive special projects to completion