Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Datadog is a world-class observability and security platform for cloud applications. We're dedicated to creating, developing, and supporting our product and customers, fostering seamless collaboration and problem-solving among Dev, Ops, and Security teams globally. Built by engineers for engineers, our SaaS product is trusted by organizations of all sizes across various industries, driving digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring for our customers' entire technology stacks. As cloud technologies continue to evolve and digital operations become ever more crucial, Datadog remains at the forefront of innovation and is well-positioned for sustained growth.

Datadog's Finance team partners with stakeholders across the organization, providing commercial, operational, and analytical support to ensure that Datadog’s business continues its rapid and efficient growth.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to join our growing accounting team.This role is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to play a key part in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.  

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the external financial reporting process by ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations, performing technical accounting research on complex and non-routine transactions, maintaining the company’s accounting policies, managing the accounting related to M&A activities, and assisting with ad-hoc projects. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the company, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and internal controls. 

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do: 

• Oversee the preparation and filing of SEC financial documents including 10-Q’s, 10-K’s and 8-K’s and maintain all related supporting documents
• Maintain the company’s financial reporting calendar and communicate with key stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met
• Prepare and communicate materials on a quarterly basis for Disclosure and Audit Committee meetings
• Conduct research on technical accounting topics by documenting memos, preparing analyses in a digestible format to be presented to senior leadership and managing the external auditor review process
• Facilitate the integration of solutions related to technical accounting research into standard close activities
• Own and maintain the Company's global accounting policy catalog
• Be a key player in the M&A process by participating in due diligence and overseeing purchase price accounting for M&A transactions
• Perform ad-hoc and special project requests made by management in a timely and efficient manner
• Project manage cross departmental initiatives
• Stay up to date on U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures in order to evaluate the impact and drive the adoption efforts of new standards or regulations
• Proactively and independently identify opportunities for improvement or automation and drive results within the accounting department
• Continually enhance the reporting process along with corresponding SOX controls structure/framework
• Prepare support, address requests and manage relationship with internal and external auditors related to SEC reporting, technical accounting and M&A activities 
• Assist the Investor Relations team with the preparation of key documents and all supporting documentation

Who You Are: 

• 6-8 years of accounting experience, preferably within a public company or Big 4 firm
• BS/BA degree in Accounting
• CPA-certified (or on track to be certified)
• Strong technical accounting background with a knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, and SEC reporting standards
• A proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions, and excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact and build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure, consistently meeting deliverables and deadlines while managing multiple tasks
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Flexible and analytical, with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience working with Workiva, Netsuite, and Intelligize or Technology industry experience

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth:

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities 
• Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
• Best in breed onboarding
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.