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Senior Analyst, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

Job Summary

This role involves assisting with external and internal financial reporting, including SEC filings, earnings releases, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The candidate will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support audits while ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley requirements are met. Strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams are essential. The role offers remote work, benefits supporting health and well-being, and opportunities for professional development.

Required Skills

Problem-Solving
Communication Skills
Auditing
Financial Reporting
Reconciliations
Process Automation
Accounting
Internal Controls
GAAP
Technical Accounting
SEC Compliance
XBRL

Benefits

Remote Work
Parental Leave
Flexible Paid Time Off
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Health Benefits
Home Office Support
Equity Compensation
Financial Benefits
Well-being Support
Career Growth

Job Description

GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at GitLab by running our operations on our product and staying aligned with our values. Learn more about Life at GitLab.

Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise, and Duo Workflow, customers get the benefit of AI at every stage of the SDLC. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier. All team members are encouraged and expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact across our global organisation.

An overview of this role

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with the preparation of external financial reporting and supporting schedules, including 10Q, 10K, 8K, quarterly investor slides, and other financial reporting as required.
  • Assist in the earnings release process including preparation of the quarterly management reporting package and review of financial information included in the earnings release and script.
  • Assist with internal and external reporting packages preparation as needed
  • Prepare the disclosure checklist; assist with XBRL review process.
  • Prepare journal entries and reconciliations in assigned areas (e.g. stock-based compensation and equity, intangible write-offs, impairments, donations and other non-routine journal entries).
  • Assist with preparation of equity roll forward, EPS calculation, quarterly flux for assigned areas and other PBC schedules as required.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP reporting requirements; assist in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements and performing benchmarking for new pronouncements and accounting transactions.
  • Assist with researching, resolving and documenting accounting issues that arise during the quarter.
  • Perform review of non-revenue contracts and assist with the conclusion of the accounting treatment of non-routine deals.
  • Assist with the technical accounting for complex accounting issues as needed related to non revenue contracts, asset acquisitions, business combinations, impairments, strategic investments, contract acquisition costs, VIEs, non-gaap, etc.
  • Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley requirements are met for relevant areas (e.g. SEC reporting and disclosure, equity accounting, and technical accounting controls).
  • Support external audits and testing of substantive testing and internal controls.
  • Assist with process automation and improvements to current processes.
  • Provide assistance with accounting policy updates and special projects as required.

What You’ll Bring

  • BA/BS degree in Accounting and CPA
  • At least 4-6 years of relevant experience at a public Company; Tech + Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ability to research accounting guidance, establish a position, and develop processes and procedures for implementation.
  • Highly detail oriented, organized, self-motivated and proactive. Must have a strong work ethic and be able to meet critical deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Excellent team player who can work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Mexico and India are the preferred locations for this position

How GitLab will support you

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

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GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

Interested in this job?

Application deadline: Open until filled

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Date PostedJune 11th, 2025
Job TypeContract
LocationRemote, Americas; Remote, India
SalaryCompetitive rates
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