Director, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting at Roblox

San Mateo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

289360.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SEC Reporting, Technical Accounting, US GAAP, SEC Regulations, SOX Compliance, Financial Reporting, Earnings Management, Accounting Research, Policy Development, Internal Controls, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Complex Transactions, Training, Documentation

Industry

Software Development

Description

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there. A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone. About the Role Roblox is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this key leadership role will own the external financial reporting process, including all SEC filings and the management of the quarterly earnings cycle. This position will also serve as the company’s internal expert on technical accounting, leading the research, documentation, and implementation for complex, non-routine transactions and new accounting standards, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements in a rapidly scaling, publicly traded environment. You Will SEC Reporting & Earnings Management Own the end-to-end preparation, review, and timely filing of all external financial reports, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, ensuring strict compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations. Manage the quarterly and annual earnings process, including preparation of certain earnings materials and supporting documentation. Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison with external auditors on all matters related to financial disclosures and external reporting. Lead the quarterly Disclosure Committee meeting with key stakeholders. Technical Accounting & Policy Lead and perform technical accounting research and analysis for complex transactions (e.g., M&A, debt/equity structures, stock-based compensation, and new business models). Prepare and maintain detailed, well-supported accounting policy memos documenting the company’s positions and conclusions on complex matters. Proactively monitor emerging US GAAP and SEC developments, assessing their impact on Roblox's financial statements and disclosures, and leading implementation plans for new standards. Provide expert technical guidance and training to other cross-functional teams. Controls & Operational Compliance Ensure the company maintains robust internal controls (SOX) specifically over the external financial reporting and disclosure process. Collaborate closely with Legal, Investor Relations, and FP&A to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all public financial communications. Drive continuous improvement in the reporting process, leveraging technology to increase efficiency and reduce reporting cycle time. You Have Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license is required. 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a minimum of 4 years directly managing SEC reporting at a publicly traded company. Deep, expert knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations (Regulation S-X, S-K), and SOX compliance. Proven ability to independently research, analyze, and apply complex technical accounting guidance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, necessary for drafting public disclosures and policy memos. For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page. Annual Salary Range $245,200—$289,360 USD Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted). Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.

Responsibilities

The Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting will oversee the external financial reporting process and manage the quarterly earnings cycle. This role also involves leading technical accounting research and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.