Lead Staff Accountant

Job ID: 18477

Meet Our Team:

• We are a globally diverse accounting team that embraces innovation and efficiency to match the rapid growth of the Company. We value problem solving and independent thinking to find better ways to deliver on the accounting demands of our organization, while maintaining accuracy and reliability in our results.
• The position will report to the Senior Accounting Manager in India, but he or she will have constant and direct interaction with the Corporate accounting team based out of the U.S.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

The team is seeking a Lead Staff Accountant to support the General Ledger function. Responsibilities include supporting the monthly and quarterly accounting close and reporting process, interfacing with corporate business units and providing support with various inquiries, and assisting with the compliance of global audits.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• 45% Support global monthly/quarterly close and US SEC reporting activities
• Responsible for more complex accounting areas such as stock-based compensation, equity and the statement of cash flows Perform monthly consolidations – strong understanding of FX translation and transactions Perform fluctuation analysis on responsible balance sheet and P&L areas and investigate unexplained/unexpected variances Prepare and reference various areas of the SEC documents, including but not limited to the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, Statement of Cash Flows, Equity Statement and Notes to the Financial Statements Interface with external auditors and assist with support requests
• 25% Knowledge Expert
  • Serve as knowledge expert for responsible areas of accounting
  • Assist internal stakeholders (FP&A, Tax Team, etc) with questions regarding issues/questions and proper accounting treatment
  • Perform technical accounting research and modeling/application
• 20% Process Improvement / Implementation Assistance
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement to reduce manual processes and procedures and increase efficiency
• 10% Mentor
• Mentor/coach/train/cross-train junior team members in new accounting areas

Who You Are:

• You have a strong understanding of US GAAP and general ledger accounting concepts for stock-based compensation.
• You have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work cross-functionally, and balance demands of multiple stakeholders.
• You are a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to problem-solve and utilize good judgement in obtaining solutions and making decisions.
• You are self-driven and strive for continuous learning and development

What You've Accomplished:

• Seven or more years of professional experience working either in a corporate setting with exposure to the General Ledger function and/or in a public accounting and audit firm. Specific knowledge within the software industry is a preferred but not required.
• Semi qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and research skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment with a global mindset.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work on stringent timelines.
• Familiarity with SAP, Blackline, Morgan Stanley Stock-Plan Connect and Workiva preferred but not required.

Pega Offers You:

• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company

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Pega is the leader in cloud software for customer engagement and operational excellence. The world’s most recognized and successful brands rely on Pega’s AI-powered software to optimize every customer interaction on any channel while ensuring their brand promises are kept. Pega’s low-code application development platform allows enterprises to quickly build and evolve apps to meet their customer and employee needs and drive digital transformation on a global scale. For more than 35 years, Pega has enabled higher customer satisfaction, lower costs, and increased customer lifetime value.