Lead SEC Analyst at GitLab

Job Overview

As the Lead SEC Analyst on GitLab’s Accounting team, you will take end-to-end ownership of our external financial reporting, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q. This is not a collection role; you will actively drive the reporting calendar, coordinate work across multiple departments including Accounting, Legal, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), and Investor Relations, and continuously improve the quality, clarity, and consistency of our financial disclosures and reporting processes.

You will report directly to the Director of SEC Reporting and will work remotely from the Americas.

What You Will Do

• Own the preparation, review, and filing of GitLab’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, such as Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and S-1, as well as quarterly investor materials.
• Build and drive the quarterly and annual reporting calendar, coordinate cross-functional inputs, maintain accountability for deadlines, and flag timeline risks early.
• Lead the earnings release process, which includes managing the quarterly management reporting package and reviewing financial information in the earnings release and script.
• Own the disclosure checklist and XBRL review process, actively identifying ways to enhance disclosure quality, clarity, and consistency.
• Improve the SEC reporting process by finding and eliminating inefficiencies, redundancies, and manual steps, while driving automation and standardization.
• Prepare or review journal entries, reconciliations, the equity rollforward, earnings per share calculations, and provided-by-client schedules for assigned areas, such as stock-based compensation and stock repurchases.
• Ensure compliance with SEC and United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) reporting requirements, research complex technical accounting issues, and lead the implementation of new accounting pronouncements affecting disclosures.
• Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements for relevant areas, support internal and external reporting packages, and lead or contribute to special projects like process improvements, new disclosure requirements, and merger and acquisition reporting.

Qualifications We Require

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure or active pursuit of licensure is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience owning SEC reporting deliverables, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, within a public company or at a public accounting firm serving public clients.
• A proven track record of improving disclosures and reporting processes, moving beyond just executing existing procedures.
• Strong project management capabilities, encompassing the ability to own a calendar, drive accountability across teams, and manage competing deadlines independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the capacity to research and interpret complex accounting guidance.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders and collaborating with Legal, FP&A, Investor Relations, and business partners.
• Proficiency with Workiva Wdesk and NetSuite is preferred.

About the Team

The Accounting team supports precise, timely, and transparent financial reporting at GitLab. In this role, you will collaborate closely with partners across Accounting, Legal, FP&A, and Investor Relations to meet public company reporting obligations and strengthen the controls behind our disclosures. The team operates within GitLab’s all-remote environment, focusing on clear ownership, strong cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.

How GitLab Will Support You

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being: Flexible Paid Time Off, Team Member Resource Groups, Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Growth and Development Fund, and Parental Leave.
• Work Environment: Home office support is provided.

Note: We welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience. We understand that not every successful candidate will meet every single qualification. We encourage your application.

Compensation and Hiring Details

The base salary range listed for this level is currently intended for residents of the United States only and reflects the base salary rate across the US. This range does not include bonuses, equity, or benefits. Sales roles are eligible for incentive pay up to 100% of the base salary.

United States Salary Range: $139,000 - $235,000 USD.

GitLab hires globally. While all roles are remote, some may have location-based eligibility requirements, which our Talent Acquisition team can clarify during the recruiting process.