Job Description
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Lyft is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Senior Revenue Accountant to its Accounting team. This is a crucial role that will assist in overseeing revenue accounting operations in a fast paced environment. The role provides significant growth opportunity, as it encompasses day to day controllership duties as well as involvement on a number of project based initiatives. The candidate should expect to leverage current skill-sets while also focusing on learning quickly and adding value to the current processes.
Responsibilities:
- Own key components of the monthly and quarterly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance/flux analysis
- Partner with the financial analytics data team, FP&A, Technical Accounting, and other internal business partners to determine accounting requirements for new platform related projects and to reconcile platform activity
- Own the documentation of current revenue accounting processes and lead the implementation of new products and processes such as quote-to-cash cycle special projects
- Help scale and improve revenue systems, processes, and controls as the business grows to reduce Accounting Close duration
- Assist in managing external audit, including preparation and ongoing support
Experience:
- BS in Accounting/Finance, CPA license preferred
- 3+ years in Accounting, preferably experience in Revenue Accounting at a high-growth technology company
- Proven technical knowledge of ASC 606 with a focus on advertising revenue, preferably experience auditing or reviewing high-volume ad contracts and performance obligations
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills – must have significant experience in Microsoft and Google applications; Oracle is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal daily direction from management to accomplish objectives and deadlines
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong accounting research and problem-solving skills
- Highly detail-oriented and able to multitask
Benefits:
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
- In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership
Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $88,000 - $110,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
