Senior Manager, Accounting

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At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

Roblox is looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Accounting to help build and scale the accounting function to support the business' increased growth. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements. To succeed in the role, the ideal candidate should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and work well with a cross-functional and diverse team with a positive outlook.

You will:

• Lead the execution of the month-end close process for the GL Team (e.g. Leases, Fixed Assets, Accruals, Cash & Investments, Prepaids, etc.), including handling account reconciliations, month-end close tasks and fluctuation analyses.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance on accounting issues; cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging process automation and the use of systems to drive efficiency.
• Perform technical accounting research as needed and prepare/review technical memorandums that document issues and conclusions in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner.
• Lead or participate in various special projects, such as system upgrades, process improvements, and new business initiatives.
• Partner with other departments, including FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Legal, to support business initiatives, and ensure alignment with financial reporting goals.
• Work closely with external auditors to handle quarterly reviews and the annual audit process.
• Ensure adherence to SOX controls, including documentation.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• CPA or equivalent qualification required (can be inactive)
• 10+ years of relevant experience that includes a minimum of 3 years in a management capacity; Big 4 public accounting and public company experience are a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven track record of developing and motivating team members.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and able to handle complex accounting issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey sophisticated financial information to both financial and non-financial partners.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with a dedication to accuracy.
• Extensive experience in establishing and standardizing policies, processes, procedures and controls that are SOX compliant, using technology and best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.

For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits.

Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

You’ll Love:

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A rewarding 401k program
• Flexible vacation policy
• Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
• Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
• At Roblox HQ:
• Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
• Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
• Annual CalTrain Go Pass

Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process.