Senior Technical Accountant
HeadspaceAbout the role
About the Senior Technical Accountant at Headspace:
The Senior Technical Accountant will provide experienced, hands-on technical accounting expertise. This position supports the accounting functions of the business by designing and maintaining timely and accurate financial reporting, internal controls and technical accounting processes, and by providing insightful analysis to finance, accounting, and management. The successful candidate will be able to apply expert technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills to contribute to a dynamic, first class, highly scalable and efficient accounting team.
How your skills and passion will come to life at Headspace’s accounting department:
- Review processes and technical guidance to ensure accurate financial statement presentation in accordance with US GAAP
- Maintain accounting policies and positions, including their on-going evaluation with business needs
- Assist and organize the interactions with external annual auditors, ensuring information provided is accurate and timely and that policies and guidance is clear and defined
- Prepare internal financial statements, reporting, and external compliance filings such as annual reports
- Performing research and providing guidance on complex accounting issues, including areas such as revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), stock compensation (ASC 718), and internal audit of memos and processes
- Perform general accounting functions including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Evaluate and implement internal control improvements and assist in building a roadmap for compliance with SOX
- Assist in providing training on our accounting policies to the operational accounting teams as well as to cross functional teams
- Work with accounting leadership to ensure a clean and timely year end audit and provide year-end financial reporting support and schedules
- Support M&A evaluations, documentation and integration related to corporate acquisitions
- Partner closely with FP&A and other department leaders on key initiatives and projects
- Assist with on-going projects for streamlining, automation and transformation
What you’ve accomplished:
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- CPA License
- 4-6 years of overall experience, with 2-4 years of progressive experience in GAAP and financial reporting in either a public company or within Big 4
- Experience evaluating technical accounting guidance including areas such as ASC 606, ASC 842, etc.
- Strong internal control/SOX experience including evaluating and documenting controls in a public company environment
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels of the organization
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficient in NetSuite or similar ERP applications is a plus
- Collaborative mindset with a strong work ethic
- Strong analytical skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and develop solutions to improve processes
Pay & Benefits:
The base salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skills and scope required, relevant licensure and certifications, and unique relevant experience and job-related skills. The base salary range for this role is $83,000 - $117,000.
At Headspace, cash salary is but one component of our Total Rewards package. We’re proud of our robust package inclusive of: base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, unlimited, free mental health coaching, generous parental leave, and much more. Paid performance incentives are also included for those in eligible roles. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.
How we feel about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.
As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or
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