Liftoff Manager, Technical Accounting at Liftoff responsible for drafting and reviewing technical memos and guiding accounting policy. Ensures financial statements reflect complex transactions accurately.
Responsibilities
Research and document technical accounting positions (revenue, stock based compensation (SBC), leases, debt, capitalized software (CapSW)).
Prepare journal entry support for complex accounting areas (SBC, CapSW, Debt, significant non-recurring transactions, etc).
Own accounting policies
Drive implementation of new accounting standards from initial research to operationalization and disclosure impact.
Own equity-related technical accounting from review of grant setup in Equity Edge Online (EEO) to disclosures.
Prepare statement of equity and statement of cash flows, as well as financial statement footnotes for complex areas, including earnings per share and stock-based compensation, and stockholders’ equity.
Prepare SBC expense support for quarterly journal entries
Assist in preparation and tie out of Proxy disclosures
Collaborate with Legal, FP&A, and business teams on new contracts and billing structures.
Support audits with technical documentation.
Qualification
Public accounting experienceExpertise in US GAAPOwnership and accountabilityPrioritization and executionStrong communication skillsAdaptabilityTravel Expectations
Required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and 6 years of experience
Public accounting experience, ideally Big 4 experience
Expertise in US GAAP
Ownership and accountability: Take ownership of deliverables, deadlines, risks, and outcomes while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and quality.
Prioritization and execution: Manage competing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to accurately interpret data.
Strong communication skills: clearly communicate complex technical accounting matters to cross-functional stakeholders and auditors.
Adaptability: remain calm and effective in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and adapt to evolving business, accounting and reporting requirements.
Liftoff follows a philosophy of "remote first, come together meaningfully" and allows employees to be based from a number of different states where we have entities. We require that this role work during Pacific time zone; working from the San Francisco Bay Area is highly preferred.
