Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting

At Promethean...

We're on a mission to transform the way people learn and collaborate around the world. For over 25 years, we've been empowering educators, innovators, and business leaders with our award-winning interactive displays and software solutions that transform learning and workspaces into connected, creative environments.

Our company is rooted in our values, igniting a culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, as well as promoting an inclusive environment. As a global leader in edtech, we are also passionate about four key areas where we can make a difference: growing access to technology for underserved communities, encouraging our employees to take an active role in improving our world, promoting diversity and inclusion, and reducing our carbon footprint. Discover more about our corporate social responsibility initiatives.

As a member of #TeamPromethean, you'll have the opportunity to change lives with technology and directly impact education and the workplace for countless people every day. If you're passionate about education, collaboration, and making a positive global impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on our mission to transform the world, one student, one teacher, and one community at a time.

The Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting (the “Senior Manager”) will lead a team responsible for external financial reporting and certain key accounting issues. Primary responsibilities include the preparation of US GAAP financials for the purposes of preparing the Form 20-F, 6-K filings, and earnings releases.  In addition, the Senior Manager will research and analyze certain accounting matters including revenue recognition, share-based compensation, and other complex accounting topics. The Senior Manager will then be a key contact for the external auditors for all SEC filings.  Finally, the Senior Manager will collaborate closely with G/L Accounting, Tax, FP&A, Legal, HR, and other operational departments within Mynd.ai to understand and proactively review and provide guidance to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results.

• Lead the SEC reporting team and process, including but not limited to the preparation of Form 20-F, 6-K filings, and earnings releases.
• Lead the accounting research, analysis, documentation, and enablement of significant or complex accounting matters.
• Ensure effective controls around the SEC reporting process.
• Facilitate the review of Financial Statements with external auditors, the Executive Leadership Team, and other operational leaders as needed.
• Oversee the preparation of accounting entries for complex matters, including but not limited to revenue recognition, acquisition accounting, stock compensation expense, restructuring, and lease accounting.
• Coordinate the review of complex accounting matters as part interim review and annual audit processes with external auditors.
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships and serve as a key business partner with G/L Accounting, Tax, FP&A, Legal, and HR to ensure that all transactions are properly reflected in the financial statements.
• Serve as a people manager for one or more direct reports in the SEC Reporting department.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA and or public accounting experience required.
• 7+ years of relevant accounting and reporting experience.
• Proficient accounting skills and thorough understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Revenue recognition experience, particularly related to software-as-a-service, strongly preferred.
• Experience with the application and adoption of new accounting standards.
• Management and supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in a global public company preferred.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and consistency in preparing work.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative skills and accounting research skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; be self-motivated and proactive.

Base Range: $127,800 - $160,000 + Bonus Eligible

For business reasons, Promethean does not employ individuals who work remotely in San Francisco, San Jose or Oakland. 

Promethean provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that offers the flexibility and security to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Our benefits include: 

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

· Spending Accounts (FSA and HSA) 

· Disability Programs 

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching 

· Generous PTO and Holidays 

· Paid Maternity and Parental Leave Program with Child Care Subsidy 

· Paid Volunteer Time Off 

· Reward and Recognition Program 

· Well-Being Programs (For example, company-wide health challenges) 

· And more!

Promethean is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We realize that by creating teams rich in diverse thoughts and experiences, our people, company and customers are free to thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status; or any other protected classifications or characteristics under applicable local laws. In addition, Promethean values privacy and the protection of personal information.

For information regarding personal information we collect and our use of such data please see our privacy policy: https://bit.ly/2I83hwP

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