Manager, Accounting - Roblox
San Mateo, CA
About the Job
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
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.
As a Manager, Accounting, you will lead the GL team, consisting of two direct reports, as well as the monthly close activities and related processes. In addition, you will be responsible for certain accounting operations, maintaining our accounting ERP, and handling ad hoc projects. This is a full-time role on a hybrid schedule in our San Mateo office, reporting to the Assistant Controller.
You Will:
- Manage the monthly close process, which includes reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and fluxes.
- Partner with internal business partners, such as Procurement, Production Engineering, FP&A, Tax and Legal, to resolve issues or answer questions
- Collaborate on leading strategic partnerships and vendor relationships
- Prepare and coordinate internal and external audit requests, and handle ad hoc reporting and external audit requests.
- Assist with ad hoc requests and projects, such as system automation, process improvements and researching accounting topics.
- Perform SOX internal controls over assigned areas.
You Have:
- 7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Big 4 or professional services firm and 2 years at a public company; CPA is a plus.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and standards (e.g., US GAAP)
- Audit and Compliance knowledge related to SOX, risk management, and external audit processes.
- Experience leading a team, and in identifying process improvements and efficiencies.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (can perform complex functions), and experience using Netsuite.
You Are:
- Detailed-oriented as you will work with immense set of data with various accounting treatments
- A Critical Thinker with the ability to understand issues, proactively resolve problems and can identify process improvements and efficiencies
- Driven and can work independently with general guidance, and ability to meet timelines for different projects
- A Standout Colleague who is willing to chip in beyond the defined role to meet business needs as circumstances require
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.