Udemy
Overview
Join Udemy. Help define the future of learning. Udemy is an AI-powered skills acceleration platform built to help people and teams grow. It's personalized, practical, and focused on real-world impact. Our mission is simple: to transform lives through learning. Your work helps people around the world build skills they can use, whether they're picking up something new or leveling up to stay ahead. Udemy serves over 80 million learners and 17,000 businesses. If you're excited by change, energized by learning, and ready to have a real impact, you’ll feel at home here. Learn more about us on our company page. Where we work
Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Turkiye. This is an in-office position, requiring three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. About your skills
Problem Solving:
You are a strong system-based and analytical thinker who identifies the fundamental why and how things work. You leverage critical thinking and decision-making to design practical solutions.
Technical Expertise:
You bring a strong accounting background and bridge the gap between accounting rules and scalable business practices. You aim to be the go-to subject matter expert in your field.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
You develop effective relationships with business partners to achieve goals, negotiate deadlines, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Growth Mindset:
You are eager to learn, curious about how things work, and adaptable to shifting priorities, tackling unfamiliar challenges with confidence.
Communication:
You communicate clearly with stakeholders, tailor messages to the audience, and value relationship building.
About the role
As Technical Accounting Manager, you will be a key operator and subject matter expert for high-risk, high-complexity areas as Udemy scales as a public company. You will balance accounting judgment with business and operational needs, ensuring complete and accurate reporting. You will also identify and implement process improvements and system solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of work. As an individual contributor, you will regularly communicate with, coach, and influence cross-functional stakeholders. You will report to the Assistant Controller and work with teams across GL accounting, SEC Reporting, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Engineering, as well as with external auditors. What you'll be doing
Oversee recurring monthly close activities in high-risk areas including stock-based compensation, capitalized internal-use software, equity transactions, cloud computing arrangements, legal contingencies, and leasing activities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across engineering, IT, corporate and revenue accounting, SEC reporting, internal audit, equity administration, real estate, and legal.
Prepare recurring SEC reporting requirements under US GAAP, including selected financial statements and footnote disclosures.
Research complex transactions (ASC 718, ASC 505, ASC 842, ASC 450, ASC 350, ASC 805) and prepare supporting policy memos and documentation.
Serve as primary accounting subject matter expert for accounting information systems used in your processes (e.g., Jellyfish and Equity Edge Online).
Participate in annual audit and quarterly review procedures with external auditors, including preparation of support items and responses to questions.
Perform key internal control activities in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and assess the control environment for improvements.
Prepare support for statutory audits of international subsidiaries under local accounting standards.
Manage concurrent projects, ensuring accounting requirements are met while meeting deadlines.
Assist in ad-hoc projects as needed.
What you'll have
5+ years of progressive accounting experience; technology or SaaS exposure preferred.
3+ years of public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm.
CPA preferred.
Strong US GAAP knowledge with ability to apply technical expertise to business facts.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet objectives and deadlines.
Strong understanding of internal control design and operation.
Experience with NetSuite, Jellyfish, Alteryx, and Equity Edge Online is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
The application window will be open until October 13, 2025 at least.
This opportunity may remain posted based on business needs, which may be after the specified date. The compensation and benefits
At Udemy, compensation is transparent and depends on factors including job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for equity. Hiring Compensation Range : $106,000 — $132,000 USD Why work here?
You\'ll grow here.
Learning is part of the job. You\'ll have access to Udemy courses, a monthly UDay, and a budget for personal development. You can also explore AI in practical ways. AI is real here.
We use AI in how we learn and work, with space and tools to experiment and improve. You\'ll own your work.
We trust you to lead, decide, and follow through without waiting for permission. You\'ll build with others.
We collaborate openly and value input from all directions. You\'ll see your impact.
Your work helps people grow their skills and advance their careers. Bring your curiosity. We\'ll bring the platform and support. Let\'s learn together. Benefits
Benefits start with you and are designed to provide protection and care for you and your family. Benefits vary by region; review regional benefits pages (Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, Turkiye, US) for details, and refer to information during the hiring process for region-specific benefits. Benefits may vary by location, role, and employment classification and are subject to change. Udemy values diversity and inclusion and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. Legal and privacy
Information regarding data privacy is available in the Udemy Careers Privacy Notice.
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Join Udemy. Help define the future of learning. Udemy is an AI-powered skills acceleration platform built to help people and teams grow. It's personalized, practical, and focused on real-world impact. Our mission is simple: to transform lives through learning. Your work helps people around the world build skills they can use, whether they're picking up something new or leveling up to stay ahead. Udemy serves over 80 million learners and 17,000 businesses. If you're excited by change, energized by learning, and ready to have a real impact, you’ll feel at home here. Learn more about us on our company page. Where we work
Udemy is a global company headquartered in San Francisco, with additional U.S. offices in Denver and Austin, and international hubs in Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, and Turkiye. This is an in-office position, requiring three days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. About your skills
Problem Solving:
You are a strong system-based and analytical thinker who identifies the fundamental why and how things work. You leverage critical thinking and decision-making to design practical solutions.
Technical Expertise:
You bring a strong accounting background and bridge the gap between accounting rules and scalable business practices. You aim to be the go-to subject matter expert in your field.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
You develop effective relationships with business partners to achieve goals, negotiate deadlines, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Growth Mindset:
You are eager to learn, curious about how things work, and adaptable to shifting priorities, tackling unfamiliar challenges with confidence.
Communication:
You communicate clearly with stakeholders, tailor messages to the audience, and value relationship building.
About the role
As Technical Accounting Manager, you will be a key operator and subject matter expert for high-risk, high-complexity areas as Udemy scales as a public company. You will balance accounting judgment with business and operational needs, ensuring complete and accurate reporting. You will also identify and implement process improvements and system solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of work. As an individual contributor, you will regularly communicate with, coach, and influence cross-functional stakeholders. You will report to the Assistant Controller and work with teams across GL accounting, SEC Reporting, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Engineering, as well as with external auditors. What you'll be doing
Oversee recurring monthly close activities in high-risk areas including stock-based compensation, capitalized internal-use software, equity transactions, cloud computing arrangements, legal contingencies, and leasing activities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across engineering, IT, corporate and revenue accounting, SEC reporting, internal audit, equity administration, real estate, and legal.
Prepare recurring SEC reporting requirements under US GAAP, including selected financial statements and footnote disclosures.
Research complex transactions (ASC 718, ASC 505, ASC 842, ASC 450, ASC 350, ASC 805) and prepare supporting policy memos and documentation.
Serve as primary accounting subject matter expert for accounting information systems used in your processes (e.g., Jellyfish and Equity Edge Online).
Participate in annual audit and quarterly review procedures with external auditors, including preparation of support items and responses to questions.
Perform key internal control activities in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and assess the control environment for improvements.
Prepare support for statutory audits of international subsidiaries under local accounting standards.
Manage concurrent projects, ensuring accounting requirements are met while meeting deadlines.
Assist in ad-hoc projects as needed.
What you'll have
5+ years of progressive accounting experience; technology or SaaS exposure preferred.
3+ years of public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 firm.
CPA preferred.
Strong US GAAP knowledge with ability to apply technical expertise to business facts.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet objectives and deadlines.
Strong understanding of internal control design and operation.
Experience with NetSuite, Jellyfish, Alteryx, and Equity Edge Online is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
The application window will be open until October 13, 2025 at least.
This opportunity may remain posted based on business needs, which may be after the specified date. The compensation and benefits
At Udemy, compensation is transparent and depends on factors including job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for equity. Hiring Compensation Range : $106,000 — $132,000 USD Why work here?
You\'ll grow here.
Learning is part of the job. You\'ll have access to Udemy courses, a monthly UDay, and a budget for personal development. You can also explore AI in practical ways. AI is real here.
We use AI in how we learn and work, with space and tools to experiment and improve. You\'ll own your work.
We trust you to lead, decide, and follow through without waiting for permission. You\'ll build with others.
We collaborate openly and value input from all directions. You\'ll see your impact.
Your work helps people grow their skills and advance their careers. Bring your curiosity. We\'ll bring the platform and support. Let\'s learn together. Benefits
Benefits start with you and are designed to provide protection and care for you and your family. Benefits vary by region; review regional benefits pages (Australia, India, Ireland, Mexico, Turkiye, US) for details, and refer to information during the hiring process for region-specific benefits. Benefits may vary by location, role, and employment classification and are subject to change. Udemy values diversity and inclusion and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. Legal and privacy
Information regarding data privacy is available in the Udemy Careers Privacy Notice.
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