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Salary: USD 126,800 - 198,150 / annual
ServiceNow is seeking a Manager of Technical Accounting to join its Technical Accounting team. This is a high-visibility role reporting to the Director of Technical Accounting, with responsibility for researching and documenting complex technical accounting matters, supporting an active M&A pipeline, and collaborating across Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, and other functions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Research and prepare technical accounting memos documenting the company's accounting issues and conclusions, supported by US GAAP guidance; present and resolve positions on critical accounting issues with internal leadership and external auditors
- Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company; partner with stakeholders to analyze impact and support implementation
- Serve as a key contributor throughout the M&A process, supporting pre-LOI review, financial diligence, purchase accounting, valuation, and post-close accounting integration
- Develop deep technical knowledge in business combinations, investment accounting, goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing, share-based compensation accounting, revenue accounting matters, hedge accounting, and other complex areas
- Draft and review SEC disclosures on relevant technical accounting topics
- Execute quarterly and year-end close processes for technical accounting matters, including journal entries, reconciliations, and SEC disclosure support
- Serve as a trusted business partner and advisor to cross-functional stakeholders
- Drive process improvements to scale and optimize technical accounting, including AI initiatives
- Contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective global accounting policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls
- Serve as day-to-day technical accounting contact for external auditors
- Support involvement in the SEC reporting process to ensure financial statement compliance with US GAAP
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 years of total experience, including Big Four public accounting experience and/or technical accounting experience at a public company
- BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting; active CPA license required
- Manager role in a Big Four public accounting firm and/or technical accounting role at a public company
- Strong technical accounting background with knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting standards, and SOX 404; experience performing technical research and preparing technical accounting memos
- Experience mentoring and reviewing work of junior team members; prior team leadership experience is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Corporate Development) on technical accounting positions without direct authority
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams and complete work timely
- Proactive approach to identifying root causes and implementing durable solutions
- Ability to work analytically in a dynamic environment with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong Excel knowledge
- Familiarity with emerging AI tools for accounting automation is valued
- Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems is a plus
- Positive, service-oriented attitude; highly motivated to learn and make an impact
