Bear Robotics

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Department: Finance
Job Level: FIN L4
FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

Bear Robotics creates solutions for the future of automated hospitality and is a leading industry manufacturer of AI-driven autonomous robots. We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. As the Accounting Manager at Bear Robotics, you will play a critical role in driving the financial reporting and operations of our rapidly expanding robotics startup. You will be responsible for maintaining financial health, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support our growth and success. The Accounting Manager will have a broad range of responsibilities and will work on a “hands on” basis.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement global and scalable accounting and tax reporting processes for our US and international legal entities
• Support and help deliver the US consolidated and international statutory audits in line with set timelines
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Sales, Legal, People Ops and Supply Chain to support growth and expansion into new products and geographies
• Ensure compliance with our global financial and tax filing requirements across all tax heads
• Support the preparation of the financial statements for our US and international subsidiaries including month end close, balance sheet reconciliations, flux analysis and Board reporting
• Help build and implement strong financial controls across all aspects of of the P&L and Balance Sheet
• Engage in project work with our ERP advisors to implement full utilization of our ERP system and drive finance transformation through process and system automation
• Perform technical accounting analysis under US GAAP and IFRS
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Work as part of a high performing accounting team on a global basis

Requirements

• Accounting qualification with 8+ years of relevant practice and industry experience
• Degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA qualification
• Proven experience in working as part of the month end close and consolidation team, and exposure to accounting systems (preferably NetSuite)
• Experience in supporting Tax reporting
• Experience in implementing process improvements and leveraging technology to automate processes
• Demonstrated track record of maintaining the compliance and good standing of legal entities across multiple jurisdictions
• Expertise with US GAAP and the ability to prepare relevant technical accounting memos
• Excellent project management, communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer. The employee routinely is required to type, sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

About Bear Robotics:

• Bear Robotics was founded in 2017 and we are 250+ motivated Bears who work tirelessly everyday to make our robots a reality. We have developed robotic solutions that autonomously navigate indoor environments for a variety of consumer solutions, like restaurants, senior living facilities, hotels & casinos just to name a few. Working for a dynamic start-up gives you a chance for rapid personal development. While building expertise in your field you’ll have countless opportunities for growth as we expand our product line and global reach. We’re not a big tech company yet, but we’re striving every day to be THE global player when it comes to hospitality robotics. In 2022 we raised $81 Million in Series B funding to accelerate growth and expand into new markets in southeast Asia and Europe. If you feel you’re ready for an adventure in robotics, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits Summary

• We hire the best, not only will you be surrounded by exceptionally smart and motivated people, but we believe excellent compensation and benefits are an essential part of our company's success.
  • HDHP & PPO Medical plan options
  • Dental/Vision
  • 401K & Roth Match