Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." - IDC

"The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments" - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

DDN is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to support the Company's next phase of growth and public company readiness. This role will lead the preparation of U.S. GAAP financial reporting, oversee technical accounting matters, and play a key role in the month-end close and audit process. The position will partner cross-functionally to address complex accounting issues, drive consistency in accounting policies, and enhance processes and controls.

Key responsibilities:

Preparation of annual and interim U.S. GAAP financial statements and related footnotes
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, managing audit execution, PBCs, and issue resolution
• Research, analyze, and document complex technical accounting matters (revenue, leases, stock-based compensation, M&A, debt, etc.) and draft related accounting policies
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate and structure non-standard transactions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment
• Oversee key areas of the month-end close, including review of complex journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support stock-based compensation accounting and equity administration, including expense recognition and system oversight

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with an active CPA license
• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of Big 4 public accounting and/or industry experience
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and strong technical accounting capabilities, with required exposure to SEC reporting
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex accounting issues and develop well-supported conclusions and documentation
• Experience with stock-based compensation accounting and equity administration

Salary for the role: $185,000 to $195,000

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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