Outbrain Sr Accountant Technical Accounting SEC Reporting 

United States, New York, New York 

333746561

A Day in the Life:

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, and the MD&A for Outbrain’s quarterly and annual filings with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 10-K
• Assist with research and documentation of technical accounting and SEC reporting to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Manage the lease accounting process under ASC 842, including preparing the lease schedule, reviewing and documenting lease contracts for technical accounting implications, and participating/leading cross-functional stakeholder discussions
• Participate in the global accounting close/operations such as preparing journal entries and supporting documentation for technical accounting areas (such as leases)
• Assist with the documentation and maintenance of Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) controls for financial statement close and financial reporting processes
• Maintain, update and enforce accounting policies (and supporting documentation) with all subsidiaries globally
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (such as FP&A, Legal, and R&D) including providing training and education as needed
• Provide guidance and fulfill requests from finance stakeholders as needed
• Ad hoc tasks and/or special projects on an as-needed basis.

What you’ll bring

• BA/BS degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 4+ years of related experience with at least 2 years of public accounting experience
• Knowledge and application of US GAAP and SEC regulations - Must
• Experience / exposure to GL / ERP required, NetSuite experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Self-starter with strong analytical and problem solving ability who is proactive, resourceful and has a can-do attitude
• Experience working on/at US GAAP multi-national public companies
• Experience doing technical accounting research, assessing complex accounting issues and building robust support/documentation
• Demonstrated history of solving multiple and complex challenges and working collaboratively across different teams and functions.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
• Effective time management skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities / deadlines.
• CPA (or equivalent) designation a plus
• Experience in technology and/or internet advertising industries - advantage
• Operational accounting experience in applying complex technical accounting experience practically - advantage

More than snacks!

• Brand new NYC office in the Flatiron district with a flexible hybrid working model.
• Generous vacation package and unlimited sick daysWorld class healthcare options that are partially covered by Outbrain above benchmark (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401K Plan with Matching)
• Opportunities to join our mentorship program and inclusive
• Employee Resource Groups
• Full access to LinkedIn Learning and our in-house SmartBrain educational platform
• Meet the team with our Global Onboarding Experience
• Happy hours, group lunches…and of course a fully stocked kitchen with multiple coffee options!

Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups –employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change. From OB Green (environmental), OB WE (women empowerment), OB Good (charitable initiatives) to OB4E (diversity, equity, and inclusion), you’ll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.

The annual pay range for this position, including on-target earnings, is $100,000-115,00$. The actual amount offered may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.