Job Description
GitLab is seeking an International Statutory Accountant to join their Controllership. This role is crucial for supporting statutory compliance across international jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will manage deadlines and perform accounting activities with a high degree of accuracy. They will collaborate cross-functionally in a rapidly changing environment. This position reports to the Manager of International Accounting. Preferred locations are UK & Ireland.
What This Role Involves:
- Supporting international statutory accounting operations and some US GAAP responsibilities.
- Working with external service providers for local accounting records and statutory financial statements.
- Ensuring changes to local accounting requirements are captured and operationalized.
- Engaging with local auditors and managing statutory audits.
- Supporting the US GAAP to STAT GAAP reconciliation process.
- Preparing intercompany reconciliations and managing resolution of reconciling items.
- Collaborating with internal legal, tax, and treasury teams.
- Critically evaluating current systems and processes and implementing new initiatives.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in a multinational environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar.
- Experience with financial statement preparation and statutory audits.
- CPA/ACA/CIMA and/or big 4 accounting experience, a plus.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and familiarity with international statutory requirements.
- Experience with ERP systems; Netsuite with multibook enabled a plus.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using GSuite & Slack.
What GitLab Offers:
- All remote, asynchronous work environment.
- Flexible Paid Time Off.
- Team Member Resource Groups.
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Growth and Development Fund.
- Parental leave.
- Home office support.