Technical accounting and financial reporting manager

About this role

We are seeking a self-motivated technical accounting manager to join our growing and high-performing accounting this critical role youll 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 companys growth. Youll 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 companys growth

• Work with the local statutory auditors and assist with the statutory audit work

Is this you

• Bachelors 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

• 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

WRITER is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We dont make hiring or employment decisions based on race color religion creed gender national origin age disability veteran status marital status pregnancy sex gender expression or identity sexual orientation citizenship or any other basis protected by applicable local state or federal law. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Required Experience:

Manager