📐 About this role
We are seeking a self-motivated technical accounting manager to join our growing and high-performing accounting team. In this critical role, you’ll be directly working with the corporate controller and you will be primarily responsible with the technical accounting and reporting based on US GAAP for WRITER. As a key member of the team, you will play an instrumental role in scaling our accounting operations, processes and systems while wearing many hats in a startup environment.
This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves role where your initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be essential to the success of the accounting department and the company’s growth. You’ll need to be a proactive self-starter who thrives in a flexible, ever-evolving environment.
🦸🏻♀️ Your responsibilities:
The manager of technical accounting & reporting will serve as a key contributor to the timely and accurate production and analysis of US GAAP-based financial statements and reports for WRITER.
Responsible for the key technical accounting and reporting areas such as: lease accounting, stock base compensation, capitalized developed software, commission, revenue, acquisitions, related party, preferred stock and other.
Contribute to the preparation, and review of financial statements and footnotes, including drafting of footnotes, in accordance with GAAP
Take the lead with annual external audit
Draft technical accounting assessment memos for the related technical matters
Work together with the Corporate Controller on the 409A valuations
Provide accounting support and guidance for complex business transactions
Research and provide technical accounting guidance in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Analyze new accounting standards applicable to the organization and guide the accounting team on their application
Assist with updating and creating accounting policies and procedures required by either technical accounting, business, or internal control changes
Help identify and develop best-in-class workflow improvements and/or efficiencies; recommend improvements as needed to ensure accurate financial reporting, ensure adequate controls, policies and procedures are in place, and ensure the department has the ability to scale with the company’s growth
Work with the local statutory auditors and assist with the statutory audit work
⭐️ Is this you?
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business; active CPA or equivalent required
5+ years of relevant experience in public accounting firms (Big Four is required) or high-tech industry companies with extensive technical accounting experience.
Excellent grasp of US GAAP and understanding of IFRS concepts
Self-motivated individual with the ability to meet project deliverables
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
An ability to work well within a team and effect change cross-functionally
Critical thinker who can foresee potential obstacles and propose alternative approaches
Experience building relationships and working directly with senior executives
Lifelong learner who is passionate about their subject matter expertise and emerging trends
High proficiency in MS Office and Google suite
🍩 Benefits & perks (US Full-time employees)
Generous PTO, plus company holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Paid parental leave for all parents (12 weeks)
Fertility and family planning support
Early-detection cancer testing through Galleri
Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options
Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution
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Annual work-life stipends for:
Home office setup, cell phone, internet
Wellness stipend for gym, massage/chiropractor, personal training, etc.
Learning and development stipend
Company-wide off-sites and team off-sites
Competitive compensation, company stock options and 401k
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