Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager

$115,000 - $125,000/Yr

Trupanion - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Manager

Seattle, WA

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About the position

The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting at Trupanion is a pivotal role within the Finance team, responsible for leading the financial reporting and technical accounting team. This position requires strong technical accounting, reporting, and leadership skills, with a focus on mentoring team members and serving as a subject matter expert. The role involves significant visibility within the organization and interaction with executive leadership, making it essential for the candidate to possess excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of quarterly, annual and periodic SEC filings including 10-Q's and 10-K's.
• Work closely with the legal department on the annual Proxy Statement and periodic 8-K filings.
• Research technical accounting issues, including new accounting guidance, and provide guidance and documentation on how this will impact Trupanion's financial reporting and operations.
• Manage areas of accounting which are highly technical in nature, including accounting for share-based compensation, statement of cash flows, and accounting for one-time and unusual transactions.
• Periodically present hot topics and technical analysis to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Ensure corporate disclosure controls are appropriately designed and operating.
• Mentor and direct a team of talented financial reporting individuals to ensure team goals are met and individual team members are fulfilling their career goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience required, including public accounting experience (Big 4 highly preferred).
• Experience with SEC reporting either as a preparer or an external auditor required.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance required.
• CPA license strongly preferred, but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and good analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience documenting technical accounting assessments.
• Energetic and highly motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail a must.
• Strong analytical abilities, including the ability to troubleshoot problems and recognize areas for process improvements.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee.
• Four weeks of paid time off and 9 paid float holidays.
• Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment.
• Open, casual, pet-friendly, and fun office environment.
• Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat).
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations.
• Free on-site gym, free dog walking services for office pets during business hours, free parking, and paid ORCA cards.