Sr. Accounting Manager

GAQ327R177 While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered. We're building a finance function that stays ahead of the curve — leveraging AI, automation, and modern tooling to operate at the pace Databricks demands. The Senior Manager, Accounting, that we are looking to add to the team will lead key areas of our global close, including GL, cloud infrastructure spend, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, cash, leases, and related balance sheet areas. This is a hands-on, player-coach role leading a small team and reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting. Close quality is non-negotiable. Success in this role requires both strong operational execution and sound technical accounting judgment. You'll be expected to apply U.S. GAAP expertise to complex accounting matters, make well-reasoned accounting conclusions, and ensure the team consistently delivers an accurate, audit-ready close. You’ll own a high-quality close today while helping redesign how the close operates tomorrow, partnering closely with the Transformation team and playing a key Accounting role in our SAP implementation. The impact you will have: • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across key global accounting areas, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong control execution. • Lead and develop a small team; set clear expectations, coach through the work, and raise the bar on ownership and review quality. • Lead the adoption of AI and automation across your core close areas leveraging tools like Databricks to automate manual calculations, improve accrual accuracy, accelerate balance sheet reconciliations, and reduce close cycle times • Apply strong U.S. GAAP judgment to complex close areas, especially cloud infrastructure spe…