Director, Corporate Accounting

Smartsheet is looking for a Director to lead our Corporate Accounting team. This represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is knowledgeable in accounting and proficient in building interpersonal relationships, both in and outside of the Accounting department.

Our Corporate Accounting team owns all P&L and Balance Sheet accounting (other than that related to revenue, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue). In addition to the management of monthly close and consolidation processes, the Corporate Accounting team covers a variety of challenging topics including capitalized software, commissions, leases, share-based compensation, and self-insurance. The team has high visibility within the overall accounting organization and within the company. 

You will report to our Senior Director, Corporate Controller located in our Bellevue, WA office.  You may work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer.

You Will:

• Lead, mentor, and coach our Corporate Accounting team (staff through managers)
• Lead the monthly close process across a variety of accounting topics and teams
• Review accounting workpapers and own internal control documentation for corporate accounting processes
• Drive scalability efforts in our accounting processes through cross-functional partnering, system implementations, ERP enhancements, and process improvements
• Work cross functionally with other internal teams to gather data, resolve issues, and scale our business processes
• Partner with the SEC and Technical Accounting team to review and provide corporate accounting schedules required as support for quarterly and annual filings
• Review analyses of variances between financial results month-over-month and quarter-over-quarter to ensure our financial statements are complete and accurate
• Interact with external and internal auditors as the primary representative of the Corporate Accounting team
• Perform other duties as assigned

You Have:

• 10+ years relevant work experience with proven progressive career path, public company and SOX experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years of people management/team leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial statements
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain accounting topics in an understandable and logical manner
• Previous audit experience, especially through public accounting, is strongly preferred
• Willingness to approach tasks hands-on and balance competing priorities across the Corporate Accounting team
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with SaaS subscription business models is a plus
• Proven track record of fostering relationships across all functions and levels throughout the company
• Ability to embrace new technology, applications, and solutions in a fast-paced company
  
  

Perks & Benefits: 

• HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
• Stock - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for eligible roles
• Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Incidental Sick Leave
• US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific) 

Smartsheet provides a competitive range of compensation for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive bonus and RSU stock grant upon accepted offer.
California & New York: $178,200 to $248,400 | All other US States: $165,000 to $230,000

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, we’ve created a place where everyone is welcome — people from all over the world, all backgrounds, all ages, all colors, and all beliefs working side by side. Here, everyone can make a difference and empower others to do the same. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we empower everyone, everywhere to change the way the world works—join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Japan, Costa Rica, and Germany. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

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