Manager, Accounting

Summary

Join Bird, a global leader in micromobility solutions, as the Manager, Accounting. Manage and support the monthly close process, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Oversee a remote team of accountants, driving process improvements and automation. Prepare financial updates for senior management, providing insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. Develop and implement robust accounting processes for new product launches. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a key liaison during audits. Contribute to the development and update of accounting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is highly desirable

Benefits

• 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