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 Manager, Accounting 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 also manages a remote team of accountants, is responsible for documentation and filing of key accounting processes, ensures compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and drives continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process. This includes regular checklists and reconciling items as well as quarterly and annual deliverables.
- Oversee and execute the monthly/quarterly consolidation of North American financial results, including reconciling intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP).
- Prepare comprehensive financial updates, including variance analysis and commentary, for senior management. This involves evaluating financial performance against budget/forecast, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Identify, design, and implement continuous improvements to accounting processes, procedures, and systems (e.g., NetSuite optimization, integration with other platforms). Drive automation and efficiency gains to reduce closing cycles and enhance data accuracy.
- Develop and implement robust accounting processes and controls for new product launches, ensuring proper revenue recognition, cost accounting, and financial reporting in line with company policies and accounting standards.
- Oversee and support the accounting team, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to foster a trusting, productive, and high-performing environment.
- Hire, train and develop team members. Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders, including FP&A, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Reporting, Compliance, and Tax teams, to ensure seamless information flow and alignment on financial objectives.
- Act as a key liaison during internal and external audits, providing requested documentation, explanations, and supporting analysis to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.Ensures timely completion of audits and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the development and update of accounting policies and procedures to reflect best practices and evolving business needs.
- Participate or lead projects when required.
- Perform other duties as required.
Must Haves
- University degree or College diploma in Finance or a related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
- Proven experience in consolidating financial statements, managing intercompany transactions, and implementing accounting system improvements (e.g., NetSuite).
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrates excellent leadership abilities to effectively coach and develop team members to meet business objectives.
- 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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