Shield Ai - Campbell, CA
posted 6 days ago
Shield AI is seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team at the intersection of technical accounting and accounting operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate recognition and reporting of all transactions, thereby helping the organization achieve its financial goals. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting and will collaborate with various departments across the company. The primary responsibilities will include conducting technical accounting research, implementing complex accounting issues, and leading M&A accounting activities under ASC 805 while ensuring global policy alignment. In this role, you will prepare technical schedules and memos for consolidations, revenue recognition, M&A, debt, leases, equity, and stock-based compensation. You will work closely with the legal team to assist in drafting contracts that align with the company's strategic goals within the framework of accounting guidance. Additionally, you will create monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, develop and maintain global accounting policies and memos, and provide US GAAP compliance support to the Finance team. Educating business partners and team members on developments in accounting, financial reporting, and best industry practices will also be a key part of your responsibilities. You will liaise with external auditors, performing walkthroughs and responding to audit requests, while providing technical support to members of the Finance team on accounting treatment issues in compliance with US GAAP. Contributing to SOX compliance efforts for internal financial reporting controls will be essential, along with performing additional duties as assigned by the Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting.