Corporate Accounting Leader

What you’ll do:

• Continually Enhanced and Scale the Close Process: Develop and execute a plan on how to scale the global accounting close process while incorporating changes in the business. Demonstrated use of AI/automation in accounting processes.

• Develop and Defend Accounting Positions: Prepare and/or review accounting memos with ambiguous facts and situations and arrive at the appropriate conclusion.

• Mentor and Develop: Lead and mentor a team of corporate accounting professionals, as well as an offshore shared services team and relevant stakeholders.

• Positive Impact to Cross-Functional Organizations: Work closely with stakeholders to drive positive change for Rubrik.

• External Audit and SOX/Internal Controls Readiness: Ensure work product is compliant with US GAAP/PCAOB and SOX. Ensure high quality and timely deliverables to external/internal auditors.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification is required.

• 12+ years of relevant experience, ideally with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and high-growth public software/technology company; have worked in Corporate Accounting and other functions within a CAO.

• Possess deep understanding of US GAAP; experience with reducing close timeline within sacrificing accuracy; worked in an environment that complies with SOX controls and Big 4 external audits requirements.

• Extensive experience with accounting tools (e.g., Netsuite, Xactly, LeaseQuery, Coupa) and Excel/Google Sheets. Experience with AI tools.

• Have a vision on what an efficient Corporate Accounting function should look like at scale in a high growth environment and drive change.

• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Strong communication skills and proven track record on being able to manage up and downwards.

• 3 days a week in the Palo Alto office.