Accounting Manager

Position: Accounting Manager

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Business

Fortinet is a global leader and innovator in network security. We provide high performance cybersecurity solutions to a wide variety of enterprises and government organizations of all sizes across the globe. We provide protection against cyberattacks across the entire attack surface through a broad range of security products and solutions, providing customers with an end-to-end platform and a single source of threat intelligence to minimize security gaps.

For 2022, we project our billings to be in excess of $5 billion and we are supported by a world-wide employee group of +11,000 in more than 50 countries.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Cost Accounting. In this role you will be a key member of the finance team at Fortinet and will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams, reconciling balance sheet & P&L accounts, owning processes from end-to-end, controls, and providing financial support. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, great communicator, is passionate about managing change in a dynamic fast-paced environment, and continually looking for ways to help the team become more efficient and effective. In this role you will have an opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and have the ability to support senior management in accounting related issues.

Major Responsibilities

• Delivery of accurate, timely, and efficient accounting processes including preparation of month-end and quarter-end close activities, monthly and quarterly balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations, etc.
• Record necessary journal entries throughout the quarter (Oracle knowledge preferred)
• Collaborate with GL team and Supply Chain team to obtain necessary information to perform month-end and quarter-end procedures and deliver accurate financial support timely.
• Prepare and review inventory accounting processes, including preparing the Excess & Obsolete workbook analysis and analyzing key drivers for changes quarter over quarter.
• Work with external auditors for SOX, quarterly, and year-end audit requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new and ongoing business initiatives, improve process efficiencies / scalability for continued operational excellence.

Key relationships

• Director of Cost Accounting
• SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting team
• GL team
• Supply chain team
• External Auditors

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years
• Must be super user for Excel and Oracle
• Strong understanding of typical financial statement line items and financial metrics/ratios
• Strong understanding of inventory and cost accounting
• Experience with Oracle or similar global ERP system, preferred
• Strong analytical skills, creative problem-solving, and ability to summarize conclusions succinctly
• Ability to prioritize multiple duties and work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of dedication to improvement and strong sense of ownership
• Knowledge of Word, PowerPoint

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $90,000 - $120,000 per year. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion.

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