Senior Technical Accounting Manager

Summary

Join Twilio's Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting Team as a Senior Technical Accounting Manager. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, SOX compliance, and provides technical accounting guidance. You will lead technical accounting projects, work cross-functionally with various teams, and interact with external advisors and auditors. The position requires expertise in US GAAP, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication. This remote role is based in Alberta, Ontario, or British Columbia, Canada, with occasional travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or equivalent certification required
• 10 years of accounting with a focus in technical accounting within a public accounting firm and a large corporate environment
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP covering variety of technical topics
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply accounting standards to complex real-world scenarios
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Extensive proficiency designing internal controls based on thorough grasp of the fact pattern and applicable risks. Exceptional ability determining compliant documentation and interfacing with internal and external auditors
• High attention to detail, a questioning mind and a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting

Responsibilities

• Research accounting guidance and prepare technical accounting memos, white papers, related calculations and journal entries to support the company's reporting position
• Perform financial analysis to support decision-making related to technical accounting matters
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other applicable financial reporting standards
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on various accounting topics
• Become an expert and an end-to-end owner in your areas of responsibility, be a holistic forward thinker, strengthen big picture vision, drive improvements, lead change
• Assist as needed in preparation of quarterly and annual reports (10-Q, 10-K), other SEC filings, such as earning release materials
• Assist with ESG reporting implementation efforts
• Regularly critically assess adequacy of the internal controls applicable to your areas of responsibility, lead enhancements based on holistic understanding
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with external auditors
• Interact effectively across various functional teams within Twilio (finance, tax, social and environmental impact, legal, business units) to provide support on various projects
• Perform effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ year of Big 4 public accounting experience
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Ability to influence and build effective working relationships with all levels of the organization

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous time-off
• Ample parental and wellness leave
• Healthcare
• A retirement savings program