Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

Symbotic; Wilmington (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting to lead external financial reporting, SEC filings, and accounting for complex transactions. You will partner across Finance, Legal, Investor Relations and Internal Audit, bringing strong U.S.

GAAP and SEC expertise. This role reports to the Director, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting and will ensure compliance for a publicly traded technology company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting with Big Four or national firm.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting for a publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting and SOX compliance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy Statements, and other required filings.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Lead or support XBRL tagging and review processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with SEC requirements.
• Monitor SEC rule changes and emerging reporting requirements and assess impacts on the Company.
• Serve as a Finance partner to external auditors and legal counsel during quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SEC filing activities.
• Lead the research, documentation, and conclusion of complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP and provide recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting accounting positions for significant and non-routine transactions, including ASC 606, ASC 805, ASC 350, ASC 718, ASC 842, ASC 815.
• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and disclosure requirements, including assessment of business impacts and required process changes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional stakeholders by assessing accounting implications of strategic initiatives, commercial arrangements, and other business transactions.
• Lead technical accounting and financial reporting activities supporting the monthly and quarterly close process and support the preparation and review of quarterly earnings releases.
• Support the design, execution, and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Partner with Finance and Internal Audit teams on control design, documentation, testing support, optimize reporting tools, financial systems, and reporting processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting efficiency, automation, documentation, as well as maintain accounting policies, technical accounting documentation, and reporting procedures.

Skills

CPA certification

Big Four experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting experience

SOX compliance experience

Advanced Excel skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Who We Are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What We Need

As the Manager, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting, you will be responsible for leading key aspects of the Company’s external financial reporting process, SEC filings, technical accounting research, implementation of new accounting standards, and accounting for complex and non-routine transactions. You will need to possess strong U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting expertise, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to effectively partner across Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, and business operations.

This position reports to the Director, Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting and you will be a key in ensuring compliance with accounting and reporting requirements for a publicly traded technology company.

What We Do

The Accounting team is part of the Finance organization, which is a critical financial business partner for the Company. Finance functions include General Accounting, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Internal Audit, FP&A. Our Finance team is a trusted source for financial information and guidance for our internal customers, partners, customers, suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy Statements, and other required filings.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Lead or support XBRL tagging and review processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with SEC requirements.
• Monitor SEC rule changes and emerging reporting requirements and assess impacts on the Company.
• Serve as a Finance partner to external auditors and legal counsel during quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SEC filing activities.
• Lead the research, documentation, and conclusion of complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP and provide recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting accounting positions for significant and non-routine transactions, including
  • Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Business combinations (ASC 805)
  • Goodwill and intangible assets (ASC 350)
  • Stock-based compensation (ASC 718)
  • Debt and equity transactions (ASC 718)
  • Leases (ASC 842)
  • Warrants and other financial instruments (ASC 815)
  • Lead the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards and disclosure requirements, including assessment of business impacts and required process changes.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional stakeholders by assessing accounting implications of strategic initiatives, commercial arrangements, and other business transactions.
  • Lead technical accounting and financial reporting activities supporting the monthly and quarterly close process and support the preparation and review of quarterly earnings releases.
  • Support the design, execution, and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with SOX requirements.
  • Partner with Finance and Internal Audit teams on control design, documentation, testing support, optimize reporting tools, financial systems, and reporting processes
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting efficiency, automation, documentation, as well as maintain accounting policies, technical accounting documentation, and reporting procedures.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including
  • Public accounting experience with a Big Four or national accounting firm.
  • Experience supporting SEC reporting and technical accounting for a publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Experience researching and documenting accounting positions for complex transactions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting matters to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Hybrid role based in Wilmington, MA. (2 days a week)

Our Environment

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $125,000.00 - $171,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.