Job Requisition ID #
24WD74701
Position Overview
We are seeking a finance professional to join our team as a Senior Manager in the Technical Accounting and ESG Controllership functions.
This position will augment existing resources in both the technical accounting and environmental, social, and governance-related (“ESG”) mandatory regulations and external reporting. The candidate will liaise directly with our entire finance organization and have ownership over technical accounting research (including keeping abreast of latest standard bodies' activities), company-wide finance policies, and review of non-routine transactions for proper accounting treatment. The candidate will also work cross-functionally with various stakeholders and be involved in several initiatives to optimize and enhance the Company’s ESG external reporting and infrastructure such that we meet anticipated global ESG regulatory compliance timelines. Ideally, the candidate would have direct experience with technical accounting research, a working knowledge of evolving global ESG regulations (EFRAG, ISSB, SEC, etc.), SEC filings (and associated disclosure requirements) and must be able to interact with senior management and members of the Company’s external auditors.
You will be an individual contributor reporting directly to the Director of Technical Accounting & ESG Regulations. You will be an integral member of the team who will interpret accounting guidance, establish policies, help set the foundation of our ESG Controllership function, and play a central role in ensuring excellence across the organization.
Responsibilities
Technical Accounting responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Perform technical research of authoritative literature and interpretive guidance on accounting issues and provide accounting consultation advice to various stakeholders
Draft accounting memos and liaise with senior management and external auditors on complex technical accounting issues
Lead the implementation of new US GAAP Accounting standards (ASUs), including assessing the impact on Autodesk’s financial statements and accounting policies, and working with various cross-functional stakeholders during adoption
Consult with various stakeholders regarding Autodesk finance policy interpretations, application, and communicate accounting concepts simplistically
Assist with analysis of FASB proposed ASUs and their potential impact to Autodesk; draft comment letters as determined necessary
ESG Controllership responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Assist with monitoring and analyzing global ESG reporting requirements to provide guidance on complying with requirements
Work cross-functionally to support a changing ESG reporting landscape and drive process improvement
Assist in managing the implementation of new ESG accounting/sustainability standards (including potential SEC climate-related guidance, EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and other global or country-specific sustainability reporting requirements)) and related accounting policies. Examples of the implementation work may include:
Assist in assessing existing ESG reporting processes including input assessment, data capture, assessment of processes, controls and governance, and evaluation of system capabilities and implementation of process improvements that reduce risk, create efficiencies, and ensure reporting integrity and assurance
Support and educate the business and senior leadership in their understanding of ESG disclosures and any related implications to ensure ESG disclosure requirements are properly vetted and implemented in a well-controlled process from an end-to-end perspective
Work with cross-functional teams to review and document current ESG processes, draft disclosures as needed, identify risk areas and areas for improvement, and design controls around these to reduce risk and exposure to avoid operational complications, as well as evaluate and assess potential gaps in reporting and control environment
Support stakeholders to optimize emerging technology to create efficiencies and better serve stakeholder needs
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent required
7 –10+ years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in Big 4 public accounting (National Office experience preferred) and experience with SEC-listed companies
CPA license preferred
Experience in US GAAP technical accounting research and drafting technical accounting memos
Knowledge of the current global and evolving ESG regulatory reporting landscape (and related frameworks)
Experience in a multi-national company is ideal; proven ability to adjust and work across cultures
Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-builder who is collaborations-oriented and can effectively link the interest of multiple stakeholders
Strong project management skills, communicator, driver of change, attention to detail, self-motivated, and demonstrated high learning agility
Highest professional standards and personal and professional integrity
SaaS company experience a plus
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $133,100 and $215,270. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
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Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
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