GL ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

Company Description: Okta is the foundation for secure connections between people and technology. Our IT products uniquely use identity information to grant people access to applications on any device at any time, while still enforcing strong security protections. Our platform securely connects companies to their customers and partners. Today, thousands of organizations trust Okta to help them fulfill their missions as quickly as possible.

Position Description: We are in search of a top tier GL accounting supervisor who is highly motivated to learn andgrow within a fast-paced organization. This role will be responsible for supervising the work of assigned staff, supporting the month-end close process, SOX compliance control execution and quarterly / annual audit process, as well as identifying and driving project-based work to provide process efficiencies for the general ledger team.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, communicative, self-motivated team player with a solid working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls. Additionally, this individual thrives on process improvement and enjoys working in a challenging, collaborative environment to support our continued growth and success. This role will be required to work US (Pacific Time) hours during month end close.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and lead various GL month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations such as T&E Expense, Intercompany transactions in multicurrency, Prepaids, Fixed Assets and Expense Accruals and other tasks as assigned
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close tasks as required
• Prepare and review Balance Sheet and P&L fluctuation analyses and ability to dive into the details to further investigate any variances
• Assist in preparing internal and external financial reporting schedules
• Partner cross-functionally with AP, FP&A, IT and various business partners to establish best practice, and evaluate process and system infrastructure, along with identifying and implementing automation and process improvement opportunities
• Maintain and enhance the internal controls over accounting processes and systems
• Provide a high level of customer service with finance and non-finance business partners by providing timely responses, financial insights and relevant reporting
• Support the quarterly reviews and annual audit requests and inquiries from our external auditors
• Ad hoc accounting projects and requests, as needed
• Own and maintain various desktop procedures and ensure the observation of global accounting policies
• Mentor, coach, build and develop the team

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree, emphasis in Accounting
• 10 years or more working experience of combined public accounting and private industry at a publicly traded company
• With at least 1-2 years supervisory experience