F5 Senior Director Accounting 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

443563349

• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, including consolidation of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, across multiple countries and currencies, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Lead our external financial reporting function, ensuring timely and accurate SEC (10-K, 10-Q) and other required filings.
• Oversee and provide insight into the preparation and review of financial statements, footnote and other disclosures, as well as the MD&A to ensure alignment with requirements and best practices.
• Lead quarterly meetings (e.g. disclosure committee) and other ad hoc meetings, with executive attendance concerning our financial statements and disclosures.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of local statutory reports, audits, and tax filings in all relevant jurisdictions, partnering with the tax team when applicable.
• Stay informed about evolving global financial regulations and policies, adjusting company processes as needed to maintain compliance.
• Research, implement, and adopt new accounting standards, impacting the Company’s financial statements and document and maintain our supporting conclusions.

• Develop and lead standardization and modernization efforts over accounting processes and controls across F5’s global accounting teams.
• Collaborate with accounting teams across various global regions, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals and local regulations.
• Maintain a deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and apply them in preparing and reviewing accounting transactions and financial reports.

• Collaborate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits to ensure smooth and efficient audit processes.
• Manage compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including 404 compliance, ensuring appropriate controls are in place and regularly monitored.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Continuously review and improve accounting processes and systems, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Partner with IT to ensure that financial systems meet current and future reporting needs.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop the Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting teams to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Set goals and performance expectations, providing regular feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment that encourages continuous improvement in processes and workflows.

Experience and Education

• CPA designation or equivalent professional certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 7 years in leadership roles in public companies or high-growth organizations.
• Proven expertise in managing complex financial operations, including financial reporting, and internal controlsin a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with financial ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Coupa), financial reporting software (Workiva), and financial automation tools (UiPath, Alteryx), strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a critical thinking mindset with an execution skillset.
• Ability to meet or exceed deadlines.
• Expert knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX compliance.
• Deep understanding of technical accounting and US GAAP.
• Experience in specific financial reporting disclosures within the technology industry (i.e. SaaS KPIs, etc) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Duties require the ability to utilize a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material.
• Duties may require being on call periodically or working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends).
• F5 is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $194,610.00 - $291,916.00