Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Own key areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, specifically focusing on Sales and Marketing expenses
• Prepare internal reporting packages to ensure financial reporting is timely, accurate, and compliant with US GAAP
• Perform analytics over financial results to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial statements
• Investigate reporting discrepancies and communicate issues promptly to management
• Serve as a key point of contact for year-end audits, quarterly reviews, and SOX requests
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and FP&A teams to support business processes and resolve reconciling differences
• Proactively recommend and implement process improvements to streamline accounting efforts

Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a public company or Big 4 environment
• BS/BA degree in Accounting
• CPA certification (or currently on track to be certified)
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, and SEC reporting standards
• Experience with NetSuite, FloQast, or Workiva
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package (RSUs)
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and mental health benefits
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Continuous career development and internal mentorship programs
• Hybrid work model to support work-life harmony

About the Company

Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence.