Manager of Technical Accounting

Join ServiceNow as a Manager of Technical Accounting. In this high-visibility role, you will research and document complex technical accounting matters, support purchase accounting for M&A activities, and collaborate with various stakeholders within the company. You will report to the Director of Technical Accounting and play a key role in the M&A process, SEC disclosures, and the quarterly and year-end close process for technical accounting matters.

• Research and prepare technical accounting memos documenting the Company’s technical accounting issues and conclusions, supported by authoritative US GAAP guidance.
• Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements applicable to the Company; partner with stakeholders to analyze the impact and support implementation.
• Key contributor throughout the M&A process, supporting pre-letter of intent review, financial diligence, purchase accounting, and valuation, as well as post-close accounting integration.

• Experience mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members; prior team leadership experience is a plus
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills to manage numerous workstreams at once and complete work timely
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems is a plus
• Familiarity with emerging AI tools for accounting automation is valued
• Relationship builder across all levels of the organization
• Positive, service-oriented attitude, highly motivated to learn and to make an impact within the organization
• Strong technical accounting background with a knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting standards, and SOX 404, as well as experience performing technical research and preparing technical accounting memos
• Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a dynamic environment
• Meticulous and superior attention to detail
• Total experience of minimum 6 years, including Big Four public accounting experience and/or technical accounting experience at a public company
• Strong Excel knowledge
• Self-starter and a great team member
• Proactive approach to identifying root causes and implementing durable solutions, including escalation when appropriate
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Corporate Development) on technical accounting positions without direct authority
• Manager role in a Big Four public accounting firm and/or technical accounting role at a public company
• BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting and active CPA license is required