Senior Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Associate, Upstart

• If you’re energized by tackling meaningful problems, excited to innovate with purpose, and motivated by work that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you
• This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• You thrive in the fast-paced environment that values problem solving skills and technical expertise
• 3+ years of relevant experience, including a mix of SEC reporting, public accounting and/or SEC reporting experience with public companies
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements
• Proven ability to learn quickly, work independently, and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communicator with superb oral and written communication skills, and ability to partner with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or related field

Desirable

• Upstart’s Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting team is a critical part of the Company’s finance organization, responsible for ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• The team leads the implementation of new accounting standards and SEC rules, develops and maintains accounting policies, evaluates complex and significant transactions, prepares quarterly and annual filings and other important areas of Upstart’s financial reporting
• As the Senior Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Associate, you contribute meaningfully to Upstart’s internal and external financial reporting processes
• You support the preparation and completion of SEC filings, evaluate technical accounting matters, and help strengthen accounting and reporting processes and internal controls
• You partner closely with various stakeholders, including accounting, legal, capital markets and investor relations, and work extensively with independent auditors
• You have experience in and have good working knowledge of SEC reporting and US GAAP, including stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, internal-use software, and consolidation
• Assist in the preparation of SEC filings (i.e. 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other SEC filings) including the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, relevant disclosure checklists, and supporting documentation
• Maintain and update filings within the SEC reporting platform, including rollforwards, formatting, tie-outs and XBRL support
• Prepare supporting schedules and ensure completeness and accuracy of disclosures
• Perform industry benchmark studies, develop and prepare recommendations
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities related to revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, internal-use software, and consolidation
• Partner with Accounting Operations to ensure proper accounting application and documentation
• Actively participate in the implementation of new accounting standards and SEC rules, monitor upcoming standards, assess their impact on Upstart’s financial statements, and document decisions and conclusions
• Liaison with external auditors on annual audits, quarterly reviews, and special projects
• Perform recurring technical accounting analysis and documentation thereof
• Assist in design, implementation, and testing of controls over financial reporting
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation and reporting enhancements
• Participate in various ad-hoc research, projects or initiatives