Sr. Technical Accountant (Remote)

Sr. Technical Accountant

at Neo4j 

Neo4j Background:

Gartner recently predicted that more than 80% of data innovations by 2025 will be powered by graph databases. Cloud computing powerhouses like Microsoft and Amazon have taken notice and begun investing in this technology in recent years. And no wonder, the market opportunity is staggering! The database market as a whole is $50B today and expected to reach $100B over the next 5 years and graph databases are situated to capture an enormous amount of that market. Graph databases are already the second most popular DB model in the world (behind traditional relational databases) and are rapidly growing in popularity.

Neo4j is, without question, the most popular graph database in the world....

• Neo4j is one of the fastest scaling technology companies in this industry. Well over $150M ARR and still rapidly growing.
• Neo4j is currently valued at more than $2 billion. The Company has raised hundreds of millions in venture investment from Tier 1 investors in the US and Europe including Google Ventures, Morgan Stanley, Eurazeo, Fidelity, Greenbridge and One Peak.
• Neo4j’s financing round in 2021 continues to represent the single largest company investment in database history.
  
  

Role Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished Sr. Technical Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play an integral part in the application of GAAP revenue recognition principles in a fast-paced environment. In addition, this candidate will assist the Company with interpreting accounting standards and the application across all aspects of the Company’s financial statements and work closely with outside technical accounting and tax advisors. You must have strong analytical skills and be a collaborative team player who is willing to roll up your sleeves.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit customer contracts to verify transactions have been accurately recorded in the Company’s ERP system in accordance with ASC 606 revenue recognition requirements of the software industry.
• Provide guidance to the sales organization regarding structuring customer contracts in the best manner possible to optimize bookings and revenue. 
• Advise revenue operations and product teams about the potential accounting implications associated with changes in how the company sells and prices its products and services. Propose solutions that balance the business need with revenue recognition and accounting operations efficiency considerations. 
• Interpret new accounting standards impacting the Company and document the adoption method in technical accounting memos. Document new accounting processes and procedures. 
• Maintain the Company’s existing technical accounting, process and procedure policies. Existing technical accounting policies include ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 340 incentive compensation, capitalized software development, stock compensation, lease accounting and fair value of financial instruments. 
• Assist in preparation of the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures
• Support the 409(a) valuation process
• Global sales tax compliance assessments
• Participate in process improvement and ad hoc projects as needed. This may include establishment of new international subsidiaries and associated transfer pricing considerations. 

Qualifications:

• CPA designation required
• 4+ years experience in the audit function of a public accounting firm. Big4 preferred. 
• 3+ years of experience in revenue recognition principles, including ASC606, for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies 
• Knowledge of PCAOB audit and compliance requirements
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience working in global organizations
• Netsuite experience highly desirable
• Advanced MS Excel/Google Sheet skills