WHAT IS BOX? Box is the market leader for Cloud Content Management and Intelligent Content Management. Our mission is to power how the world works together. Box partners with enterprise organizations across the globe to accelerate their digital transformation by providing a unified platform for secure content management, collaboration, automated workflow, and generative AI integrations. By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of intelligent content management for the modern enterprise. Today, Box powers over 115,000+ businesses, including a significant majority of the Fortune 500, who trust our secure platform to protect, govern, and extract value from the entire content lifecycle. WHY BOX NEEDS YOU We are looking for a high-energy, proactive, and hands-on leader to join our Technical Accounting and External Reporting team. The ideal candidate thrives in external reporting, technical accounting research, and policy formulation, and possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills. You are a strategic problem solver capable of translating complex accounting guidance into actionable, scalable business solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Technical Research & Accounting Policy: Evaluate the accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., debt and equity offerings, strategic investments, M&A, cloud infrastructure commitments, and new product initiatives). Research US GAAP and SEC regulations, draft clear and authoritative technical accounting memorandums, and maintain/update global corporate accounting policies. • External Reporting & SEC Filings: Prepare, review, and coordinate financial statements and footnote disclosures for external SEC filings, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, Proxy Statements, and other regulatory filings using modern disclosure management tools (e.g., Workiva/Wdesk). • Contract & Commercial Reviews: Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Sales Operations, and Procurement to review non-standard revenue, vendor, and licensing contracts to identify accounting implications and ensure policy compliance. • Audit Management & Coordination: Lead technical accounting discussions and coordination for quarterly reviews and annual audits, managing deliverables and relationships with internal and external auditors. • Month-End & Financial Operations: Prepare and review monthly/quarterly reconciliation schedules, journal entries, and variance analyses for technical accounting areas (e.g., stock-based compensation, leases, capitalized software, debt/equity, and segment reporting). • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a trusted technical advisor across Controllership, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Workplace Services, and Engineering teams. • Process Improvement & AI Automation: Champion continuous process improvement, leveraging automation tools and AI-driven workflows to streamline reporting cycles and enhance operational efficiency. • SOX Compliance & Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404) for technical accounting and external reporting processes. WHO YOU ARE We are an AI-first company. This means you approach your work with a growth mindset and find ways to leverage AI to help make faster, smarter decisions that will 10X your impact at Box. Required Skills & Experience: • 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Active CPA license (or equivalent). • Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting regulations. • Proven track record of drafting comprehensive technical accounting memos and disclosures. • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational abilities. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex accounting concepts to both financial and non-financial audiences. Preferred Skills & Experience: • Experience with high-growth SaaS or technology companies. • Proficiency with NetSuite, Workiva (Wdesk), and modern financial systems/ERP platforms. • Deep familiarity with key standards, including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), ASC 842 (Leases), ASC 718 (Stock Compensation), ASC 350-40 (Internal-Use Software), and ASC 230 (Statement of Cash Flows). • Experience with workflow automation and data analytics tools. BENEFITS & PERKS Box offers comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial future: • Competitive salary, equity incentives, and annual performance bonuses • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-wide wellness holidays • Parental leave and family planning support • Wellness stipends, continuous learning allowances, and professional development programs EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. Box strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees. Inclusiveness is core to our culture at Box, and we strive to ensure you get the most from your interview experience. Box makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please complete this form. Reasonable accommodations may include scheduling adjustments, document dictation and beyond. Notice to applicants in Los Angeles:  Box, Inc and its related branches will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chair Ordinance.  The Fair Chance Ordinance is provided here.  Notice to applicants in San Francisco:  Box, Inc and its related branches will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chair Ordinance.  The Fair Chance Ordinance is provided here.  For details on how we protect your information when you apply, please see our Personnel Privacy Notice. If you are a California-resident, please read our California Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice here. NOTICE OF USE OF AI  At Box, we believe in the power of AI to improve the recruiting process while keeping people at the heart of every decision. For more information on the use of AI in our hiring process, please visit our webpage here. #LI-Hybrid Box is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual base salary (or OTE if commissionable role) is dependent upon factors such as: knowledge, skill level, experience, and work location. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. For more information, check out our benefits and perks.    In accordance with OFCCP compliance, here is the Pay Transparency Provision.  Redwood City Pay Range $118,000—$147,500 USD