Director, Technical Accounting

3 Months ago • 10 Years + • Accounting • $140,000 PA - $200,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting will oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, develop and maintain accounting policies, address technical accounting issues, own equity and stock-based compensation accounting, and provide guidance for software development cost capitalization. They will also support the development of internal controls, act as a liaison with external auditors, and assist with special projects. This role requires a hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a high-growth environment.
Must have:
  • BA or BS in finance/accounting. CPA is required
  • Experience with public company SEC financial reporting
  • 10+ years of relevant accounting experience
  • Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Prior experience designing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures
Perks:
  • Health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Sick time off
  • Short term and long term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401k contribution

Job Details

Who we are:

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.

Motive serves more than 120,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.

Visit gomotive.com to learn more.

About the Role:

The Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting is a highly visible role that reports to the Chief Accounting Officer with high visibility to the CFO and broader executive team. The candidate will own external reporting and help to build and maintain the Company’s accounting policies, lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements (including Form S-1) and address technical accounting issues arising from business transactions or the implementation of new accounting pronouncements. The candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to provide solutions for issues identified. A successful candidate is a highly competent team player with integrity, accountability, and strong interpersonal skills. The position requires a “hands-on” person who is flexible and able to work well in a high growth environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Oversee the preparation and review of Motive’s consolidated financial statements, including S-1 filings and potential future SEC filings (including Forms 10-K and 10-Q). 
  • Develop and maintain Motive’s accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP
  • Assess all non-revenue related technical accounting issues for appropriate accounting treatment under US GAAP. Proactively identify, research, consult and prepare technical memos on complex / judgmental technical accounting issues
  • Own equity and stock-based compensation accounting including the related disclosures 
  • Provide guidance for operationalizing the capitalization of software development costs 
  • Support the development and maintenance of effective internal controls
  • Be a proactive liaison with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters and interim/year end audits
  • Continued development of our technical accounting personnel, systems, and procedures to enhance the accuracy and timing of quarterly deliverables
  • Be a trusted business partner and advisor to various stakeholders within Finance and Accounting and across the company 
  • Lead and assist with other special projects as needed

What We're Looking For:

  • BA or BS in finance/accounting. CPA is required
  • Experience with public company SEC financial reporting essential  
  • 10+ years of relevant accounting experience in SaaS / Technology Industry and Public Accounting 
  • Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ability to research accounting literature, establish a position and develop procedures for implementation
  • Prior experience designing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures
  • Be able to think creatively to overcome challenges and implement vision
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong ability to manage relationships, think critically and solve problems
  • Proven ability to challenge the status quo
  • Strong project management, analytical and organizational skills

 

Pay Transparency
Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits.

The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. For this role, the compensation range is:

United States

$140,000 - $200,000 USD

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. 

Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here .

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The applicant must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations. It is Motive's policy to require that employees be authorized to receive access to Motive products and technology. 

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