Job Description

About Backblaze

Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, fueling customer success with cloud storage built purposefully to unlock budgets, unburden administrators, and unleash innovators. Together with our partners, we’re helping customers break free from the restrictive, overpriced legacy solutions that hold them back, and blaze forward with the full power of the open cloud in their hands.

Founded in 2007, we scaled the business with less than $3 million in outside funding until 2021, when we did a traditional IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Today, Backblaze generates over $136M ARR and is the leading specialized storage cloud, managing over three billion gigabytes of data storage for 500K+ customers in 175+ countries, including businesses, developers, IT professionals, and individuals.

But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. We’re seeking an SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager to join our team!

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced, detail-oriented SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager to lead external financial reporting and support complex technical accounting matters across the business. This role partners closely with internal accounting teams, external auditors, legal counsel, Investor Relations, and executive management to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role ideal for someone who enjoys technical accounting, cross-functional coordination, and building efficient, scalable reporting processes in a fast-paced public company environment.

What You’ll Do:

SEC Reporting & External Financial Reporting

• Own all aspects of external financial reporting, including the preparation and filing of SEC reports such as Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, earnings releases, proxy filings, and ad hoc registration statements
• Coordinate the review of SEC filings with external auditors, legal counsel, internal accounting teams, and executive management
• Manage the preparation and documentation of the financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows, EPS calculations, and Share-Based Compensation disclosures

Technical Accounting

• Author technical accounting policies and maintain a database of all company accounting policies
• Research significant and complex transactions and prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting the Company’s position
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards, working cross-functionally to ensure compliance and effective integration across departments

Accounting Operations & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fluctuation analyses and management reports
  Lead the preparation of journal entries for key accounting transactions
• Take ownership of ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and reporting accuracy

Equity, Investor Relations & Audit Support

• Oversee the equity accounting and equity administration process while maintaining the company’s equity database
• Collaborate with Investor Relations to prepare quarterly earnings releases and scripts for earnings calls
• Provide support for external and internal audits, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements

The Right Fit:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a focus on SEC reporting, technical accounting, and external audits
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience preparing or reviewing complex financial statements
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize, solve complex issues, and drive continuous improvements in reporting processes
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to effectively collaborate across departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with financial systems such as NetSuite and Equity Edge Online
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and deadlines

Nice to Have:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred
• Experience with ASC 718, ASC 842, and ASC 606 is highly preferred
• Experience with system migrations and software implementations preferred, but not required

At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here.

At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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