Manager, Accounting at Braze

AustinFull-timeFinancePosted 7 days ago

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<div class="content-intro">At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.</div>WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Manager, Accounting to serve as the operational accounting lead in a growing team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, this individual will oversee a team of financial accountants and own a broad range of month-end and quarter-end close activities. The ideal candidate is highly accurate, organized, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.  The person will also bring a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance systems, streamline processes, and drive efficiencies.  In this role, you will be a key contributor with regular exposure to senior leadership. WHAT YOU’LL DO <ul> <li>Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, including preparation and review of GAAP-compliant journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reports, and flux analyses</li> <li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple legal entities, including cash, accruals, payroll and benefits accounting, operating expenses, cost of revenue, software expenses and headcount and costing allocations</li> <li>Coordinate and support statutory compliance and audits for international entities</li> <li>Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP</li> <li>Identify and implement process improvements, including automation initiatives and SOX compliance enhancements, document and monitor internal controls </li> <li>Continuously evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the month-end close process</li> <li>Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors, including preparation and review of PBC deliverables</li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally with business partners and other departments to gather financial data and enhance reporting processes</li> <li>Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis team members to help determine causes around budget variances</li> <li>Be a central point of contact for queries directed to the corporate accounting for internal stakeholders and assist and lead ad-hoc projects</li> <li>Manage key accounting systems and lead or support system optimization initiatives</li> <li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including performance management and career development </li> </ul> WHO YOU ARE <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance</li> <li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role</li> <li>Prior experience in a Big 4 or large regional accounting firm preferred</li> <li>CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred</li> <li>Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance requirements</li> <li>Experience in a high-growth, publicly traded company environment preferred</li> <li>Advanced organizational, analytical, and communication skills</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace (gSuite)</li> <li>Experience with NetSuite, Coupa, and Numeric preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to optimize accounting and finance processes</li> <li>Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills</li> <li>Experience working with international teams and intercompany accounting/consolidation</li> <li>Experience working with the tokenisation of software expense experience</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities</li> </ul> For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $90,000 and $134,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $100,000 and $150,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.<div class="content-conclusion"><div class="p-rich_text_section"> WHAT WE OFFER Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country <a href="https://www.braze.com/company/careers/how-we-hire#benefit-section">here</a>. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment. From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as: <ul> <li>Competitive compensation that may include equity</li> <li>Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans</li> <li>Flexible paid time off</li> <li>Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability</li> <li>Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave</li> <li>Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend</li> <li>A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation</li> <li>Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching </li> <li>Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze</li> <li>Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®</li> </ul> ABOUT BRAZE Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences. The company has repeatedly been recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was voted a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2025. Braze was also named a 2025 Best Companies To Work For by U.S. News & World Report, a 2025 America’s Greatest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®, among other accolades. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo. BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization. Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you. We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you. Please see our<a href="https://www.braze.com/company/legal/privacy-policy-job-candidates"> Candidate Privacy Policy</a> for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.</div></div>

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