Director of Accounting

Cyngn; Menlo Park (CA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the autonomous vehicle sector is seeking a Director of Accounting to manage financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring adherence to regulations and driving financial success. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting and SEC reporting, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the industry.

Benefits

Health benefits

401(k)

Flexible vacation

Stock options

Parental leave

Daily lunches

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of progressive accounting experience, including as a controller.
• 3+ years SEC reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting processes including month, quarter, and year-end activities.
• Oversee financial statement preparation, review, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and internal controls, including SOX compliance.

Skills

Accounting

Organizational Skills

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Office

Shareworks

Bill.com

Vena

Job description

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About Cyngn
Based in Menlo Park, CA, Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous vehicle company. Our self-driving technology is deployed across various commercial domains such as warehouses, mines, and construction sites, accommodating different vehicle form-factors. We seek innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join us and advance this emerging technology. If you enjoy building, tinkering, and creating with a passionate team, Cyngn is the place for you. Key reasons to join Cyngn include:

• We are Small and Big. With under 100 employees, we operate with startup energy while being publicly traded, allowing close mentorship and access to liquidity, enabling us to impact industries without the risks of untested organizations.
• We Build Today and Deploy Tomorrow. Our team creates tangible products that go directly to clients, driven by innovation and real-world impact.
• We aren’t robots. We just build them. Our inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment values every voice and perspective, fueling our growth and success.

About This Role
Cyngn is recruiting for a Public Company Director of Accounting and Controller responsible for monthly close activities, external financial reporting, SEC filings, and accounting for equity transactions. The ideal candidate thrives under strict deadlines and enjoys challenging opportunities.

Responsibilities

1. Manage general accounting processes including month, quarter, and year-end activities, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance.
2. Oversee financial statement preparation, review, budgeting, and variance analysis.
3. Handle tax and external compliance activities.
4. Coordinate quarterly and annual report filings (Form 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K).
5. Manage recordkeeping and reporting of all equity-based transactions.
6. Collaborate with internal teams and external parties for report preparation, review, and disclosure compliance.
7. Monitor emerging accounting and reporting regulations (SEC, FASB, PCAOB).
8. Develop and implement accounting policies and internal controls, including SOX compliance.
9. Manage finance team.
10. Perform ad hoc analyses and projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• 8-12 years of progressive accounting experience, including as a controller.
• 3+ years SEC reporting experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Private industry and public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and organizational skills.
• Experience with SOX policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with systems like Shareworks, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Vena.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

Salary Range

• $160,000 to $175,000 base salary (remote options available for SF Bay Area candidates).

Benefits & Perks

• Health benefits, life and disability insurance, 401(k), commuter benefits, flexible vacation, remote/hybrid work, stock options, sabbatical, parental leave, daily lunches or meal allowances, and equipment allowances.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting, Auditing, Finance
• Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing