Manager, Technical Accounting - Nikola Corporation

Overview:

Manager, Technical Accounting

(Onsite Role - Phoenix, AZ) 

As the Manager, Technical Accounting, you provide technical accounting guidance and research on complex accounting topics, including but not limited to ASC 606 (Revenue from contracts with customers), ASC 842 (Leases), ASC 718 (Stock Compensation), and ASC 480 (Distinguishing liabilities from equity). You will also assist in the production of timely and accurate U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other external filings (i.e., Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, DEF 14A, and Registration Statements / Security Offerings). The Manager will also be responsible for assisting in compliance of internal controls in the Company’s business processes, period end close process, implementation of accounting standards, coordination with external audit, system implementations, due diligence and investor relations support.

 

Ideal candidate will have 3 - 4 yeas of experience. 

Responsibilities:

• Review contracts, research complex accounting topics, draft accounting conclusions, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts and prepare disclosure support, where applicable, related to technical accounting areas including leasing, revenue, stock compensation, etc.
• Develop and implement policy and procedures (including documentation) required to establish best practices in complex accounting areas.  
• Timely preparation and filing of annual and periodic filings including financial statements, footnotes and other financial information filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statements, registration statements and annual reports
• Assist with maintenance of Company processes and procedures related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Work cross-functionally within the Company to ensure ongoing compliance and education of the stakeholders.
• Analyze peer company financial filings for best practice incorporation into Company financial reporting.
• Support the consolidation process, including accounting for the impact of foreign currency translations and elimination of intercompany balances.
• Participate in the interpretation and analysis of new accounting principles and regulatory decisions to assess the financial statement impact, and the implementation of accounting-related changes to ensure compliance.
• Participate in the review of existing and proposed regulations of the FASB, SEC, and/or other authoritative bodies that formulate or have jurisdiction over financial reporting or accounting matters that will impact the Company.
• Assist with the month and quarter-end close process.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other parties to deliver requested support.

Qualifications:

The right candidate will exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills, work well independently, have a strong ability to manage time efficiently and multi-task, anticipate and proactively respond to problems, and come with a strong work ethic. 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Master’s degree in accounting preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred
• 3 - 6 years of relevant work experience. Combination of Public Accounting and Industry experience preferred
• Big 4 audit experience is a strong plus
• Experience with SOX compliance
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

 

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.

 

 

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