Director, Financial Accounting - Instacart

Overview

About the Role

This Director will be responsible for leading the global consolidation, ensuring timely and accurate financials, overseeing the accounting of all operating expenses, overseeing the timing of the accounting closes and audit, and growing the team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

About the Team

This role reports to the Controller in the CAO organization, who is responsible for the financial accounting functions of the organization.  We’re looking for someone who wants a challenge and is willing to roll up their sleeves to help drive change.

About the Job

• Lead and develop a cohesive team to achieve outstanding results.  
• Lead teams responsible for accounting for corporate accounting functions -  GL, fixed assets, leasing, treasury accounting, SBC, consolidations and reporting  
• Act as the Company’s subject matter expert on the consolidations process, foreign currency issues, operationalizing M&A, and Chart of Accounts (COA)
• Proactively lead and/or perform period-end closing and operational activities in accordance with US GAAP standards
• Partner with cross functional teams to deliver timely and accurate consolidated financials and internal reports
• Ensure the Company’s Financial Accounting policies are consistent with GAAP and are updated to address changes in business practices and products
• Monitor completion of controls company-wide and manage escalation process with business partners
• Develop, recommend, and/or drive innovative process improvements that leverage technology and maximize overall efficiency while maintaining or strengthening internal controls
• Review and/or prepare monthly management reports, analyses, and schedules as well as ad hoc reporting
• Develop and monitor accounting operational performance metrics
• Oversee statutory reporting, compliance, and audits
• Provide consultation to business partners regarding US GAAP and Financial Accounting issues
• Own the COA and Month-end Close calendar
• Evaluate internal control processes.  Ensure existing controls are being performed and evidenced.  Implement new controls as needed due to changes in processes and/or to increase effectiveness 

About You

Minimum  Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting
• CPA (or equivalent)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience; 5+ years in a management role
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of SEC Guidance and GAAP, specifically ASC-830 (Foreign Currency), ASC-805 (Business Combinations), and ASC-718 (Stock Compensation)
• Experience leading the consolidations process for a publicly traded company
• Experience in a fast paced, growth organization 
• Excellent understanding of SOX and SEC reporting
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work well under pressure and independently
• Senior leadership, presentation skills, solid collaboration and problem solving abilities
• Proven leadership and team management skills; demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and grow a high functioning team

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of SEC Guidance and GAAP, specifically ASC-842
• Experience as the Accounting subject matter expert for ERP modules and configurations
• Experience overseeing and approving attributes for the Chart of Accounts 
• Experience creating and delivering executive level presentations

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