Senior Director, Financial Reporting

Job Description

Beyond Meat is seeking a Senior Director, Financial Reporting to join our Finance team.  In this role, you will lead the external financial reporting functions and have direct exposure to leaders within Accounting, Finance, Legal and other departments across the company. Directs and manages the Company’s external reporting (including but not limited to Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Annual Proxy Statement) and technical research and implementation of accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.   

The ideal candidate will be a leader with a passion to learn and a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on streamlining and building efficient controlled processes. The candidate must have the ability to evaluate complex arrangements and determine appropriate accounting conclusions and set direction over financial reporting processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to deliver and work under tight time constraints are a must.   

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Preparation and filing of the Company’s current, quarterly and annual reports to the SEC such as Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, Section 16 filings; and assisting in the preparation of the proxy statement.  Preparation of the financial statements for disclosure, notes to financial statements and disclosures included in management’s discussion and analysis of the SEC filings. 

• Manages stock plan administration and ensures compliance  

• Research new accounting standards, provide analyses, and drive compliance with GAAP, FASB, and SEC regulations. 

• Administration and maintenance of Beyond Meat’s equity plan platform, share-based compensation accounting, reporting and disclosure 

• Interacts professionally and ethically, constructively participating as a collaborative team member or leader in pursuit of common goals 

• Collaborate with payroll group to process equity transactions and review taxation 

• Process new awards, RSU lapses and prepare monthly/quarterly reconciliations 

• Work with internal and external auditors to maintain SOX compliance  

• Compliance with international tax regulation for stock plan transactions 

• Preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP checklist for review 

• Other activities, duties or responsibilities that are assigned by the CFO 

Supervisory Duties (if applicable) 

• Lead, manage, and supervise all direct report(s) 

• Accountable for developing Team Members through on-going performance feedback and career management coaching  

• Conduct performance revi