Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager

Boston Dynamics; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Job summary

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager to drive the integrity of our financial reporting and accounting processes amid rapid growth. You will lead technical accounting in revenue recognition, leases, and equity compensation, while maintaining the Company Accounting Manual and supporting external audits.

You will collaborate daily with IT, business operations, legal, and other accounting teams to enable efficient close cycles and robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required or equivalent.
• CPA or equivalent certification required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, preferably in high-growth tech/robotics.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, and related accounting complexities.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and implement significant changes.
• Maintain Company Accounting Manual, ensure US GAAP/IFRS compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist month-end close, quarterly consolidation, and IFRS reporting to investors; prepare or review complex journal entries.
• Support US GAAP and IFRS audit processes with timely deliverables to auditors.
• Assist with BE-15 foreign direct investment filings and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with IT, ops, legal, and cross-functional teams to optimize ERP/CRM integrations and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with legal and procurement to continually improve contract review processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication of accounting decisions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Boston Dynamics is a global leader in robotics innovation, renowned for developing highly advanced, dynamic robots that excel in mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Our cutting-edge robots, including the iconic Atlas, Spot, and Stretch, are pushing the boundaries of automation and redefining how machines interact with the world.

As the Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager, you will help establish the financial integrity of a world leader in mobile robotics. You will contribute to Boston Dynamics’ short-term accomplishments and long-term goals by driving the evolution of our accounting technology, processes, and documentation, as well as continuous improvement of our processes and controls.

As a key team member within the Finance organization, you will play a key role in elevating and maintaining the Company Accounting Manual, help manage external audit relationships, and ensure the integrity of our financial reporting during a period of significant expansion and strategic shifts. You will collaborate daily with IT, business operations, legal, other accounting team members, and other cross‑functional leaders on day‑to‑day operational matters and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the technical accounting function in revenue recognition, accounting for leases, stock‑based compensation, and other business complexities as they arise.
• Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements and support implementation of significant changes.
• Support the maintenance of the Company Accounting Manual by ensuring operational feasibility and compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the month‑end close and support quarterly consolidation process and IFRS reporting to investors, including independently preparing or reviewing complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support US GAAP and IFRS audit processes, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in deliverables to auditors.
• Support federal surveys and compliance filings, including the BE‑15 for foreign direct investment.
• Support the partnership with IT and business operations teams to optimize ERP and CRM integrations to continue to automate close processes while maintaining high standards for internal controls.
• Support the partnership with legal and procurement teams for continuous improvement of the contract review process.
• Develop and support relationships with cross‑functional teams to understand broad goals and provide accounting guidance and best practice recommendations to allow for organization‑wide process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting;
• CPA or equivalent certification
• 8+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, preferably within a high‑growth technology or robotics environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience and a passion for utilizing technology to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated history of managing multiple concurrent initiatives and maintaining workflow amidst competing priorities.
• Proven ability to communicate complex accounting conclusions to Controller‑level stakeholders with transparency and clarity.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

The base pay range for this position is between $140,000.00 to $170,000.00 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range represents a good‑faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.

Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and an annual bonus structure.