Company Description

MicroStrategy transforms organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We match smart people to dynamic projects and technologies that truly challenge their talents. Curious and creative in outlook, our success is built on the talent and energy of smart and driven people. MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is a worldwide leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software. A pioneer in the BI and analytics space, MicroStrategy delivers innovative software that empowers people to make better decisions and transform the way they do business. We provide our enterprise customers with world-class software and expert services so they can deploy unique intelligence applications.

Job Description

The role: The position has high visibility to the CFO, CAO/Worldwide Controller, and Senior Management. Responsibilities include the preparation of SEC filings, along with technical accounting research and special projects.

Your focus:

• Preparation, review, and filing of Forms 10-Q/K, in addition to high involvement in 8-K and Proxy statement filings.
• Preparation of financial statements and other financial data for press releases, audit committee communications, and supplemental investor information.
• Keep current with existing and emerging financial accounting and reporting principles, assess their applicability to MicroStrategy and proactively advise the Controllership.
• Review, analyze, and document new and complex technical accounting issues as they arise.
• Support accounting and reporting for share-based compensation, earnings per share, segment reporting, debt and equity transactions, crypto assets, non-GAAP reporting, lease accounting, and ESG, amongst other topics.
• Proactively work with external auditors and advisors on key accounting and reporting issues.
• Coordinate and partner with various internal groups (Accounting, HR, Legal, FP&A, Marketing, IT) and external groups (auditors, consultants/advisors) to facilitate SEC filings and technical accounting issues.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills and accountability to meet deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with established internal controls for areas of responsibility.
• Look for opportunities to automate, improve workflows, and implement efficiencies in all areas.

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience required in Financial Reporting role for public company.
• Prior Big 4 experience preferred Active CPA license required.
• BS Accounting degree required.
• MS Office proficiency required – strong Excel skills a must.
• Experience working with U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research software.
• Knowledge of SEC rules and requirements.
• Experience with XBRL tagging and use of SEC filing software.
• Strong technical accounting writing and research skills.
• Ability to both work in a team setting and independently, as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills needed to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with analytic comprehension.
• High level of integrity and appropriate handling of confidential information at all times.

Additional Information

MicroStrategy is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

MicroStrategy is an Equal Employment /Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us about your interest in employment at application_accommodations@microstrategy.com.

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