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Overview
Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting, this highly visible role will lead and scale our technical accounting and financial reporting function and be responsible for the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. Additionally, this position will support the overall accounting function in its financial close process, manage our external audits, serve as a critical thought partner across finance and accounting and business leadership, and play a key role in establishing scalable processes that align with SOX compliance and enterprise financial standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and scale the technical accounting and financial reporting function.
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Support the financial close process across the accounting function.
- Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors.
- Serve as a critical thought partner across finance, accounting, and business leadership.
- Establish scalable processes that align with SOX compliance and enterprise financial standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience, with a strong emphasis on technical accounting and SEC reporting.
- Big Four (or equivalent) public accounting experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience with GAAP research, application, and documentation of technical accounting memos/position papers.
- Proven experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings (i.e., Forms 10-K, 10-Q).
- Strong proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting, consolidation, and internal controls.
- Proficiency with equity compensation, revenue recognition, business combinations, and lease accounting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle NetSuite a plus.
- Proven team leader with strong managerial skills and experience working with cross-functional teams, external auditors, and third-party advisors.
- Ability to manage and mentor global teams and influence across multiple levels of the organization.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting issues to non-financial stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, strong process orientation, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Solutions-oriented, proactive mindset with a strong work ethic and ownership mentality.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, always-on environment.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and imperfect information.