Senior Director of Financial Reporting, Beyond Meat
$205-235k
More information about location
5 days a week in office (El Segundo, CA)
Producer of plant-based meat
Open for applications
Producer of plant-based meat
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$205-235k
More information about location
5 days a week in office (El Segundo, CA)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To positively affect growing global issues such as constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, Accounting or Finance required
- Ten (10) or more years of accounting experience, with at least four (4) or more years in a public accounting firm at the level of Manager or above
- Experience working in publicly traded organization in a Financial Reporting role
- Must have a strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and be able to understand complex accounting literature and apply to business/specific transactions
- Perform with high accuracy under tight time constraints and can effectively interact with key financial personnel
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills and commitment to a high level of accuracy
- CPA required
- Knowledge of Workiva’s WDesk highly desired
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Experience and knowledge of NetSuite, advanced Excel skills, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Benefits Online/Award Choice Financial Reporting
- Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism
- SOX and internal controls experience
- High impact, high energy leader who enjoys a fast-paced business environment
- They should have a strong work ethic and a fast moving “get it done” style and have a willingness to learn and be highly “hands-on”
- Ability to interact effectively with a variety of personalities and to gain confidence quickly of internal and external stakeholders
- The candidate’s personal style should be informal and collaborative
- Unquestioned personal and professional ethics
- Ability to work weekends and extended work schedules as needed
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Senior Director, Financial Reporting to join our Finance team
- In this role, you will lead the external financial reporting functions and have direct exposure to leaders within Accounting, Finance, Legal and other departments across the Company
- Directs and manages the Company’s external reporting (including but not limited to Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Annual Proxy Statement) and technical research and implementation of accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- The ideal candidate will be a leader with a passion to learn and a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on streamlining and building efficient controlled processes
- The candidate must have the ability to evaluate complex arrangements and determine appropriate accounting conclusions and set direction over financial reporting processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to deliver and work under tight time constraints are a must
- Preparation and filing of the Company’s current, quarterly and annual reports to the SEC such as Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, Section 16 filings; and assisting in the preparation of the proxy statement. Preparation of the financial statements for disclosure, notes to financial statements and disclosures included in management’s discussion and analysis of the SEC filings
- Manages stock plan administration and ensures compliance
- Research new accounting standards, provide analyses, and drive compliance with GAAP, FASB, and SEC regulations
- Administration and maintenance of Beyond's equity plan platform, share-based compensation accounting, reporting and disclosure
- Interacts professionally and ethically, constructively participating as a collaborative team member or leader in pursuit of common goals
- Collaborate with payroll group to process equity transactions and review taxation
- Process new awards, RSU lapses and prepare monthly/quarterly reconciliations
- Work with internal and external auditors to maintain SOX compliance
- Compliance with international tax regulation for stock plan transactions
- Preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP checklist for review
- Other activities, duties or responsibilities that are assigned by the CFO
- Supervisory Duties (if applicable)
- Lead, manage, and supervise all direct report(s)
- Accountable for developing Team Members through on-going performance feedback and career management coaching
- Conduct performance reviews of direct reports
- Mentor and develop team members, create succession plan, and identify/recruit key talent
Our take
Beyond meat is a leader in the plant-based food market, pioneering a category that continues to see increased demand globally. While the initial excitement around vegan meats has faced some hurdles, Beyond Meat remain a key player, adaption to challenges by refining its products and messaging.
Beyond Meat's focus on creating healthier, more sustainable alternatives to animal protein has resulted in a suite of products such as Beyond Sausage, Beyond Meatballs, and its latest launch, Beyond Steak - products not only designed to taste great, but also contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption.
The company continues to adapt as the plant-based market evolves, with recent results showing signs of improving margins and steady international growth. It is also expanding beyond traditional meat alternatives with new high-protein products, while strengthening its brand presence through partnerships such as appointing former England footballer Karen Carney as a UK ambassador. These developments show Beyond Meat isn't slowing down any time soon.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Oct 2018
$50m
SERIES H
Sep 2018
$6m
LATE VC
Total funding: $128m
Company HQ
El Segundo, CA
Leadership
Ethan Brown
(President & CEO)Holds an MBA from Columbia University and an MPP with a focus on Environment from the University of Maryland.
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