Staff Accountant, Evolv Technology
$70-85k
+ Bonus + Equity
3 days a week in office (Waltham, MA)
AI-driven security screening & weapon detection
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AI-driven security screening & weapon detection
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$70-85k
+ Bonus + Equity
3 days a week in office (Waltham, MA)
201-500 employees
Company mission
Evolv Technology's mission is to make the world a safer place for people to gather.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- Up to 3 years of relevant accounting experience; Big 4 and/or public company experience preferred but not required
- CPA or CPA track is a plus, but not required
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite experience a plus)
What the job involves
- Evolv is looking for a Staff Accountant to support our day-to-day financial operations and contribute to the integrity and accuracy of our accounting records
- This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career—ideally with up to 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably including time at a Big 4 or public company—to join a high-growth organization and build a solid foundation in financial reporting and compliance
- At Evolv, we use AI-powered security technology to help organizations create safer spaces for people to live, work, learn, and play
- As a Staff Accountant, your sharp attention to detail, willingness to learn, and team-first mindset will directly support our financial reporting and compliance efforts—and contribute to a mission that matters
- In the first 30 days, you will:
- Understand the organizational structure and your responsibilities within Evolv
- Build relationships within the Accounting team and key internal partners
- Understand Evolv’s accounting policies, processes, systems (NetSuite, Salesforce, Workiva, Blackline), and internal controls
- Within 3 months, you will:
- Take ownership of month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations and journal entries
- Ensure timely execution of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and contribute to remediating any material weaknesses
- Assist in researching technical accounting matters, such as new accounting standards and business transactions
- Support the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q/K, Proxy Statement, 8-K, and others
- Contribute to ad hoc projects and deepen your understanding of team roles and responsibilities
- By the end of the first year, you will:
- Demonstrate a strong grasp of Evolv’s SOX control framework, with full remediation of material weaknesses in your area
- Lead technical accounting research and clearly communicate findings across the business
- Help accelerate close timelines and improve reporting accuracy
- Provide guidance and mentorship to peers, sharing your technical knowledge and promoting a collaborative team culture
- Confidently respond to auditor inquiries during quarterly reviews and the annual audit
- Approach challenges with curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset—actively identifying opportunities to improve processes
- Bring your degree in Accounting or Business Administration—and ideally experience in a Big 4 or public company to deepen your skills in managing core accounts and financial processes
- Work closely with cross-functional partners to streamline close processes and deliver timely, accurate reports. Strong communication is essential—we value teamwork above all
- This is not a “just follow the process” kind of role. We want your ideas. From optimizing reconciliations to refining reporting, your voice will help shape how we work
- You’ll ensure all account reconciliations are completed on time and with precision, bringing transparency and integrity to our reporting
- This role reports to the Accounting Manager. The team is a group of professionals committed to compliance and best practices, trust, collaboration, and on-going development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive, and fun!
Our take
Security screening systems are essential within venues such as concert halls, schools, and workplaces, but there are several problems with existing solutions. For example, lengthy queues and physically intimidating security checkpoints can taint visitor experiences, as well as cause congestion due to their inefficiencies.
Evolv Technology develops AI-driven screening systems, aiming to remove the tension, intimidation, and friction associated with security screening. It does this with a smart touchless screening sensor for weapon detection called Evolve Edge, in addition to an all-in-one venue security analytics platform called Evolv Express.
Whilst the company does face competition from similar security solutions at high-risk locations such as airports, its ability to serve a wide range of venues helps it stand out. It is no doubt Evolv has the ability to make spaces safer, though its past claims it made them "weapon-free" was challenged by a recent failure of its system to detect knives. It does, however, continue to innovate on its offering, and remains an attractive option in the space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jan 2020
$30m
SERIES C
Oct 2019
$24m
SERIES C
Total funding: $106.4m
Company benefits
- Equity
- Flexible work environment
- Unique culture
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Quarterly budget to spend on the perks that are most meaningful to you
Company HQ
Waltham, MA
Leadership
Anil Chitkara
(Chief Growth Officer)Experience as Vice President of PTC. Was also Senior Vice President of Market Development for Oco from 2007 to 2011.
Michael Ellenbogen
(Chief Innovation Officer)Experience as Vice President of Product and Business Development for Vivid Technologies. Was CEO and Founder of Reveal Imaging Technologies from 2003 to 2011.
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