Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
The Finance Team includes Finance Business Partnership, Accounting, Finance Operations, Financial Systems, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, and Investor Relations teams. Together, the team partners with leadership to provide insights, information, and guidance to make strategic and operational decisions, inform investors about our business model and progress, and ensure the company is financially healthy and consistently meeting our reporting obligations.
We're looking for a Head of Corporate Accounting to join Snap Inc! As a member of the Accounting team, you will lead, drive, and direct the global accounting functions including monthly close of the general ledger, coordination of quarterly reviews and audits, optimization of processes and internal controls and building, managing, and developing the accounting team.
What you'll do:
- Lead, manage and develop a high performing accounting team, driving performance by setting goals and development plans and fostering an environment to achieve those goals through ongoing feedback
- Drive efficiency, optimization, and automation of business processes and develop and document accounting policies to standardize processes and strengthen internal controls
- Lead and actively participate in business initiatives and projects, including operationalizing the accounting for new transactions and implementation of new accounting standards
- Oversee the US accounting team to ensure standardization of processes and timely and accurate month- and year-end closings of accounting transactions in compliance with US GAAP
- Partner with external auditors and manage audit requests to drive timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits
- Responsible for timely execution of SOX controls across the US accounting team
- Support M&A integration activities
- Track record of motivating and managing a larger accounting team
- Demonstrated experience in M&A integration of operating companies and driving efficiencies through the consolidation of accounting process
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Proven track record to thrive in a multifaceted environment under short timelines and changing priorities
- In-depth knowledge of US GAAP
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Results oriented with a "can do" attitude and willingness to drive process change within the team, taking on additional responsibilities as needed
- Flexible and able to adapt to the Company's changing needs and priorities
- Experience in technology or digital media industries
- 8+ years of combined experience in public accounting and in a leadership role at a public company
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation required
- Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing accounting teams
- Extensive knowledge of US accounting standards and SOX compliance
- Experience with global consolidations and multi-currency accounting
- Big 4 firm experience
- Fortune 500 company experience
- Experience working in cloud finance systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.)
- MBA or Masters degree in Accounting or Finance
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and contact us at
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"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position.These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $184,000-$276,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $175,000-$262,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $156,000-$235,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.