Description
Bumble is looking for a highly motivated, inquisitive and enthusiastic leader to be the Head of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting reporting directly to the CAO. The role be responsible for all SEC reporting, filings and related analysis to ensure the accurate reporting of financial data in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
You will partner with key constituents such as legal, investor relations, tax and treasury, FP&A and other business partners. Additionally, you will serve as a key technical accounting resource within the Company and will collaborate with cross-functional teams, executives and external auditors. You will also be responsible for the accounting and reporting of equity, share-based compensation and earnings per share.
The role will be based in New York or Austin, Texas and you'll be part of a talented, global team of Accounting and Finance professionals.
\n- Lead the Company's SEC reporting process, including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q etc.) and review of the XBRL process, and other financial reporting as required
- Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel and other business partners to support 8-K, proxy statement and other SEC filings (secondary offerings)
- Partner with the Investor Relations team in the preparation of materials for the quarterly earnings release process and addressing investor queries related to SEC filings
- Monitor developments and assess and communicate the effects of emerging US GAAP and SEC proposed regulations
- Responsible for conducting accounting research and preparing position papers for technical accounting matters regarding significant and/or complex transactions
- Partner with Controllers to ensure accounting policies are updated to reflect current business practices and compliance with GAAP and educate the global accounting organization on accounting pronouncements and application of policy
- Participate in quarter-end close activities including complex accounting calculations and entries including stock-based compensation, earnings per share, and non-controlling interest
- Lead the goodwill and asset impairment review process
- Lead, manage and develop a high performing team, driving performance by setting goals and development plans and fostering an environment to achieve those goals through ongoing feedback
- Perform SOX controls and procedures over financial reporting and accounting processes
- Lead transformation to streamline, improve and further automate processes
- Partner with internal and external auditors and manage audit requests to drive timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial presentations for Audit Committee
- Perform other duties as necessary or assigned
- 5+ years of combined experience in public accounting and industry, minimum 5 years managing SEC reporting and technical accounting function
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA designation required
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
- Strong conceptual and practical experience in understanding and communicating technical accounting and SEC reporting issues
- Proficiency with researching accounting literature including FASB, SEC and AICPA rules and regulations
- Ability to translate technical accounting requirements into workable steps to ensure accounting and operational processes support compliance with accounting standards
- Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to manipulate large data sets
- Experience with financial reporting, GL and equity software tools (DFIN, NetSuite, Schwab Equity View)
- You are comfortable in a fast-paced environment where you communicate daily with world-class talent from our global teams
- You are positive and committed with a 'can-do' attitude and a flexible approach
- You are a problem solver and a forward thinker
- You are a self-starter: you thrive on taking ownership of initiatives with limited oversight
- You have excellent time management, and you know how to manage multiple priorities, breaking large projects into manageable pieces
- You have great communication skills, both verbal and written
- You are deeply passionate about Bumble’s mission and values
- You can build consensus and alignment but are not afraid to push ahead on your vision
- You are passionate about leading, managing, and inspiring cross-functional teams
$198,000 - $260,000 a year
Base Compensation Range: $198,000 - $260,000. For base compensation, we set standard ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location. This position is also typically eligible to participate in our short- and long-term incentive programs. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy.
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