Director, International Financial Reporting

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role?

The Finance team is seeking a Director of International Financial Reporting who would be excited to join a financial reporting team in a fast-growing technology company. As a Director of International Financial Reporting, you will be responsible for leading the global statutory reporting requirements of Elastic. The successful candidate will have responsibility for Dutch IFRS reporting as well as in-country local statutory reporting requirements for international entities. The candidate should have demonstrated strong technical accounting experience, be analytical with strong problem-solving skills, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to work with excellent accuracy under pressure, and provide solid advice/data to others while demonstrating strong team-building skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, detail-oriented candidate to thrive in a dynamic environment. This is a critical and high-profile role that plays an integral part in the Company’s growth and success. And as part of a multinational company, the individual will work with international accounting team members to support international close and statutory reporting and needs to be open to flexible hours to cover time zone differences. This role reports to Elastic’s Vice President, Corporate Controller.

What You Will be Doing?

Ensure annual financial statements are prepared accurately, timely, and presented in accordance with IFRS

Manage the preparation and audit of the Company’s consolidated IFRS and local statutory financial statements

Monitor the implementation of new accounting standards under local GAAP/IFRS

Maintain statutory ledgers that track US GAAP vs local GAAP/IFRS differences year over year

Partner with external auditors, coordinate timely delivery of requests and issuance of financial statements

Review applicability of new accounting standards and disclosure requirements; provide technical guidance for implementation as required.

Assist in special accounting and finance projects on an ad-hoc basis.

Create and maintain internal and external reporting calendar, coordinate key timelines and deliverables, and work collaboratively with various business partners to ensure timely, accurate and complete reporting.

Develop and manage strong, collaborative relationships with peers in finance and business partners across the organization to understand the business and apply that knowledge to the financial statements and reporting

Assist in special accounting and finance projects on an adhoc basis.

What You Bring?

High level of passion and pride in your work, you have a strong ability to learn, and you see change and challenges as opportunities to make things better.

You have experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, global environment and you are no stranger to building and optimizing the processes vital to keep us growing without stumbling.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Licensed CPA (or equivalent credentials)

Relevant 8+ years of external audit, accounting, and/or financial reporting experience in a mid-size to large corporate environment

Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of IFRS

Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills as well as the ability to effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate, guide, and interact professionally with a wide range of personnel at various levels within the organization to drive sound business decisions

Ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting issues to finance and non-finance personnel

High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple, competing projects and priorities simultaneously

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with great attention to details

Ability to work independently and prioritize in a distributed, multi-faceted, fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, multi-task efficiently and manage individuals

Ability to interact with senior leadership and internal partners.

Proficiency in MS Excel. Experience with a large ERP system (Netsuite preferred),

Proven track record managing people

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary

Health coverage for you and your family in many locations

Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles

Generous number of vacation days each year

Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service

Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love

Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

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