SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

Allbirds; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global footwear and apparel brand seeks an SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager. The role involves ensuring compliance with SEC reporting and technical accounting functions, collaborating with various teams, and implementing process improvements. Ideal candidates have a strong technical accounting background and experience in public accounting.

Benefits

Health benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Unlimited PTO

Company discounts

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience, majority in a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• Strong technical accounting background with experience in revenue, stock-based compensation, segment reporting, and leases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare SEC filings including 8-Ks, 10-Q's & 10-K's.
• Monitor and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company.

Skills

Technical Accounting

US GAAP

Communication

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gsuite

Job description

SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager

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Location: (San Francisco, CA or Portland, OR) / (Remote Eligible) | Accounting Team | Reports to Sr Director, External Reporting & Internal Controls

Who is Allbirds?

At Allbirds, we believe in using business as a force for good. We’re a global footwear and apparel brand with roots in New Zealand and our headquarters in San Francisco. Since 2016, we’ve been on a mission to prove that comfort, design, and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive. Our commitment to creating better things in a better way is fueled by a belief that the fashion industry needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness. And as a certified B Corp, we’re dedicated to making the most sustainable products we can using premium natural materials - designed for life’s everyday adventures.

Where we need help

We’re looking for someone who will help ensure compliance within our SEC reporting and technical accounting functions. You’ll work closely with various teams including Accounting, Finance, Legal, and People to lead the charge on our SEC filings and be responsible for the compilation of the information they include. You are well-versed in US GAAP and comfortable researching and writing memos on technical accounting topics. Your friends and co-workers describe you as a team player who is willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done, who goes the extra mile, and is detail oriented.

What does the job entail?

• Collaborate cross functionally to coordinate and prepare filings from a robust information gathering process required for SEC filings (i.e. 8-Ks, 10-Q's & 10-K's)
• Compilation of financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, and footnote disclosures
• Perform and document technical memorandum accounting research and provide technical guidance as needed
• Draft and update Accounting Policies throughout the year
• Monitor, assess, and implement new accounting pronouncements applicable to the company
• Work collaboratively with auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Ensure compliance with all SOX internal control requirements
• Implement process improvements to streamline the financial reporting process and improve information quality
• Take the lead on disclosure committee meetings

What kind of person are we looking for?

• BA/BS or equivalent and a CPA
• 6+ years of work experience, majority in a Big 4 public accounting firm
• Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and deliver high-quality results within established timeframes
• Strong technical accounting background, with experience in revenue (ASC 606), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), segment reporting (ASC 280), and leases (ASC 842)
• Ability to independently research accounting & reporting issues, propose solutions, and effectively document conclusions with excellent written communication skills
• Experience with ownership of end-to-end SEC reporting and earnings cycle preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Gsuite
• Shares company values and vision and is excited by the challenge of working in a dynamic start-up environment

What do we offer?

The pay range for this role is: $115,000 - $130,000 if performed in either our San Francisco, CA or Portland, OR corporate office. This role can also be performed remotely. The pay range for this position is $106,000 - $117,000 if performed outside of our two corporate offices. Allbirds routinely evaluates pay rates, and the ranges are subject to change based on market rates and other considerations. We factor in a number of components when determining starting pay, including the job and level you are hired into, location, skillset, experience, and peer compensation.

Benefits Overview

When you join our flock at Allbirds, we offer competitive pay as well as bonus and equity for eligible roles, healthcare, retirement savings, and other great benefits for the whole being. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. For more details, see the list below:

• Health benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and eligible dependents, with options like PPO, HDHP (100% premium paid for employees, employees only pay for dependents), and HMO (in California). 100% Company paid OneMedical memberships available for members of certain medical plans. Company HSA contribution for enrolled HSA members.
• Financial benefits include company equity, 401(k) with employer matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax savings programs, medical travel expense reimbursement, and more.
• Unlimited PTO for full-time roles, sick and vacation time for others, parental leave (with a new parent bonus), volunteering, medical & family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting, and other support benefits.
• Other Perks include company discounts, wellness expense reimbursements, cellphone reimbursement, and more for certain roles.

Diversity

Allbirds is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. All such discrimination is unlawful.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion