Lead Accountant

Immuta enables organizations to unlock value from their cloud data by protecting it and providing secure access. The Immuta Data Security Platform provides sensitive data discovery, security and access control, and data activity monitoring and has deep integrations with the leading cloud data platforms. Immuta is now trusted by Fortune 500 companies and government agencies around the world to secure their data. Founded in 2015, Immuta is headquartered in Boston, MA.

• Customers simplify operations, improve data security, and unlock data’s value. Customers include:

Roche – Saved $50M by securely operationalizing data products and saving inventory.

Thomson Reuters - Faster access to Snowflake data and a 60x increase in data usage resulting in greater productivity.

Swedbank – 3x time saved setting up data security and self-service policy authoring. 2x more data use cases. 5x improvement in process efficiency.

JB Hunt – Increased permitted use cases for cloud analytics by 100% by managing access to 100 databases while achieving cost savings.

• Technology partners include Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Starburst. Immuta was recognized as the Snowflake Data Security Partner of the Year in June 2023.

• Immuta has been recognized by Forbes as a top American startup employer, by Inc. Magazine and BuiltIn as one of the best workplaces, and by Fast Company as one of the top 50 most innovative companies.

• $267 million in total funding. Lead investors include NightDragon, Snowflake, and Databricks, along with additional funding from ServiceNow, Citi Ventures, Dell Technologies Capital, DFJ Growth, IAG, Intel Capital, March Capital, Okta Ventures, StepStone, Ten Eleven Ventures, and Wipro Ventures.

• A hybrid workplace with offices in Boston, MA; Columbus, Ohio; College Park, Maryland.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Lead Accountant will join a well-capitalized, hyper-growth startup SaaS company that is focused on scaling in the data and security market. We are looking for someone who not only knows and is passionate about accounting but is able to act as a strategic partner and liaison. The Lead Accountant will interact with many parts of the organization, working closely with the Global Controller and Finance colleagues. He or she will also partner with department heads and key executives to ensure timely and accurate responses to accounting-related matters, including interacting with external vendors and customers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all accounting operational functions, including month-end close
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts
• Assess and implement process improvements in Netsuite
• Prepare internal and external financial statements and ad hoc reports
• Serve as lead on activities of external auditors
• Assist in documentation of accounting procedures and internal control systems
• Own recurring regulatory reporting, including sales tax and various tax compliance
• Help optimize the day-to-day accounting functions, including: revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, international consolidations, and reporting
• Manage intercompany accounting for international subsidiaries
• Assist the financial controller in the evaluation and research of complex accounting matters and transactions under both US GAAP and IFRS and providing accounting support to other business units within the organization on key initiatives and transactions
• Manage the US GAAP to local GAAP differences for international subsidiaries on a monthly or quarterly basis
• Manage local statutory annual audit and financial statement reporting process and prepare necessary schedules, reconciliations, and analyses
• Support business growth activities including expansion into new countries, due diligence reviews, and establishment of accounting policies for new entities.
• Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience with NetSuite and coding ability preferable
• Experience with multinational corporate structures, preferably working in a global organization
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting required
• Knowledge of monthly close and annual audit of a SaaS software company
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills and the ability to manipulate large data sets
• Strong analytical skills and mindset
• Relentless pursuit of answers where you get to the root cause of an issue
• Knowledge of recent accounting guidance like ASC-606
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, written, visual, and verbal
• Multi-tasking capability, critical thinking skills, and the ability to influence and manage multiple priorities
• Self-starter with proactive approach to problem identification and remediation solutions
• In-depth understanding of regulatory/statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions

Benefits

At Immuta, our goal is to help bridge the gap between personal and professional growth, so that our team members can be well and thrive personally and professionally. After all, great professional success stories rarely happen without great personal success stories! Our generous benefits package given to all full time employees includes:

- 100% employer paid Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision) premiums for you and your dependents (including Domestic Partners)

- 100% employer paid mental wellness platform for you and your dependents

- Stock Options

- Wellness perks (100% employer paid Whoop fitness band and subscription)

- Paid parental leave (Both Maternity and Paternity)

- Unlimited Paid time off (U.S. based positions)

- Learning and Development Resources

Immuta provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability (including disability due to pregnancy) or genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Immuta complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS: Immuta does not accept candidates from third party recruiters. All candidates submitted through are considered to be submissions by the candidate and no submission will obligate Immuta to pay any third party for the referral or hiring of a candidate.