Job description
Who is Bird
Bird’s cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in cities globally. We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates to provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for people who live and work there.
Job Summary
The Accounting Manager manages and supports the monthly close process. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring accurate General Ledger entries, analyzing variances, and reconciling accounts. This role is responsible for documentation and filing of key accounting processes, ensures compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and drives continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for high-visibility accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations and complex journal entries.
- Identify inefficiencies and help automate accounting processes to enhance accuracy and support our ability to scale.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and the FP&A team to support accurate forecasting, reporting, and budget analysis.
- Maintain and improve our internal control environment to ensure compliance and safeguard company assets.
- Serve as a primary contact for audit support, assist with technical accounting research, and lead ad-hoc financial projects.
- Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure clarity and consistency.
Must Haves
- University degree or College diploma in Finance or a related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Advanced-level skills in data manipulation, complex formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS), pivot tables, and data visualization.
- Advanced proficiency with NetSuite (or similar Tier 1 ERP system) and Planful (or similar EPM/FP&A system). Expert-level Excel skills.
- Must possess the CPA or CA (Chartered Accountant) designation
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is highly desirable.
Culture at Bird
We’re an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.
Perks up
We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a work from home stipend, an employer paid healthcare package, and Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be.
Bird is the world
Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.
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