SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager - Allbirds

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
• Performs and documents in technical memorandum accounting research and provides technical guidance as needed
• Draft and update Accounting Policies, as needed 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 a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, please see the detailed list below.

• Health benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and eligible dependents. 
• Medical plan options include: PPO, HDHP (100% premium paid for employees, employees only pay premium 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 for eligible roles, 401(k) with employer matching contribution (with immediate vesting and pre and post-tax options), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, company-paid life insurance for full time roles, short-term and long-term disability, pre-tax savings programs for eligible healthcare, childcare and commuter expenses for both full and part-time roles, medical travel expense reimbursement program for full and part-time roles.
• Unlimited PTO for full-time corporate roles, sick and vacation time for  other roles, plus parental leave (with a new parent bonus for full-time employees), volunteering, medical & family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Support benefits through Modern Health (free mental health benefit with coaching and therapy sessions), Employee Assistance Program and more.
• Other Perks include: the company discount (50%) on most Allbirds products, discount mall through LifeBalance, reimbursement on eligible wellness expenses (full-time employees) and cellphone and more for certain eligible roles.

Diversity

Allbirds is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Allbirds policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

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