Open Source has taken over the world of software development; however, the largest trade-off still persists: security. Companies spend an enormous amount of time and resources patching and fortifying open source software in order to ship with confidence & compliance.

Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Customers including Snowflake, Canva, and HPE rely on Chainguard to build securely with open source software across the organization.

Chainguard is the safe source for open source.

About Us

We live and breathe our company values:

We are customer obsessed - Our true advantage is the strength of our relationships with customers through collaboration, empathy, and responsiveness. We establish trust as we educate, advocate, and listen to their needs. Our focus is on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.

We have a bias for intentional action - We’re a start-up and we need to move fast. However we need to move fast through intentional action to make sure we’re able to deliver quickly and efficiently on what is most impactful to our collective success. We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We think about how what we do impacts other teams and communicate our progress - owning the whole solution from start to finish. If we move fast enough, we can make two or three mistakes, learn, and correct them before competitors even make their first decision.

We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - Though we are solving an important problem which takes focus and a degree of seriousness, we don’t take ourselves too seriously while we do. We laugh, have fun, embrace uniqueness, and enjoy the journey. Together.

We trust each other and assume good intentions - We hire great team members and trust them to do their work. We’re transparent with data, news, and decisions - positive or negative - to empower team members to make well informed decisions. Showing up for each other fully means we celebrate each other’s accomplishments as well as give compassionate direct feedback when needed. We always default to assuming good intentions.

The role, in a nutshell:

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of critical financial processes and contribute greatly to our organization’s growth. Reporting directly to the Senior Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for managing accounts payable, accruals, and payroll accounting processes.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is ready to make a substantial impact.

What you’ll do:

Spearhead month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of
journal entries and account reconciliations for various general ledger accounts
Oversee global payroll processing, including salaries and wages, bonuses,
commissions, benefits, 401K, payroll taxes, etc.
Conduct comprehensive monthly and quarterly flux analyses by providing in-depth
context on period-over-period variances and researching discrepancies
Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g. human resources, finance) and provide expert
guidance on accounting matters
Proactively identify any gaps within the accounting processes and propose innovative
solutions for continuous improvement
Assist in establishing and maintaining a robust internal control environment
Liaise with external auditors during interim and year-end audits, preparing supporting
documentation and responding to inquiries
Support new initiatives and ad-hoc projects, as needed

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance; CPA certification is a plus
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in general ledger and payroll accounting
Experience working with global ERP systems and payroll platforms
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting concepts
Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and execute multiple tasks, with
high commitment to quality and adherence to strict deadlines in a fast-paced
environment

Explore Our Work:

Dive into the practical side of what we do at Chainguard. These resources provide a hands-on look at our processes and offer an opportunity for in-depth understanding of our product offerings and the technology behind them.

Base Salary Range

$95,000 - $130,000 USD

A few of the benefits we offer (for our full time employees):

Equity/stock options
Unlimited PTO
Remote work with flexible coworking and team meetup opportunities
Home office and internet stipend
100% health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your family
Monthly Wellness budget

If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. Chainguard is on a mission to build the best team. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring “Guardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

For US based roles - Chainguard participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employee Form I-9 Information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Chainguard, Inc. only uses E-Verify once a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Chainguard, Inc. will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so the employee can begin to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken. For more information about your right to work, please see the Notice of Right to Work.

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Senior Accountant