Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

What you'll need day-to-day or over the course of the specific project:

• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings (including Parent company and subsidiaries) and investor communications, including SEC filings such as 8-Ks, 10-Qs and 10-Ks (and associated XBRL requirements), proxy statements, statutory financial statements, earnings releases, earnings presentations, earnings call scripts, and investor conference materials.
• Prepare the financial statements, footnote disclosures, and management discussion and analyses while maintaining complete tie-out documentation under the Company's SOX controls
• Prepare share-based compensation entries and reconciliation for month-end close and provide equity-related analysis
• Prepare monthly litigation accrual journal entries and associated roll forwards
• Assist in gathering quarterly related party questionnaires
• Assist in the preparation of portions of the GAAP and SEC disclosure checklists
• Perform ad hoc disclosure benchmarking research of peer group companies
• Assist in the planning, coordination and execution of the annual and quarterly SEC reporting processes
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of process improvements to streamline processes
• Establish active and effective communication with cross functional partners
• Perform and monitor Sarbanes-Oxley controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance
• Multi-task and complete assigned tasks and projects in accordance with set timelines

Work Hours:

Full overlap: Working US hours; Pacific time zone; 40 hours per week during non-busy season and 55+ hours per week during reporting busy season

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in public accounting and big 4 accounting firm experience is plus
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ability to research accounting literature, establish a position and develop procedures for implementation
• Highly motivated and proactive with strong project management, organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize competing workstreams and work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and ownership of complex areas
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced and changing financial environment
• Willingness and commitment to learn and go deep
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with Workiva Wdesk, Equity Edge and Oracle FCCS is a plus
• Experience at a fintech company, high-growth startup, or U.S. broker-dealer industry is a plus

Non-negotiable skills & requirements:

• Graduate of bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience

Benefits and perks:

• HMO Coverage
• ALE Club: Accountants Leading Evolution, be part of a community of accountants within Cloudstaff that serves as a platform to connect with their colleagues
• Annual Performance Review with Salary Increase
• Become part of the Employee Share Units program
• Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
• Endless opportunities for career advancement
• Exclusive partnership with the IPA to offer a professional CPD pathway
• Exclusive partnerships that offer Cloudstaff accountants additional training sessions
• Flexible leave credits which may be used for vacation, emergency, and sick leaves
• In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
• International career growth and connections
• Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff – Free Coffee, Meals, and Beer Fridays
• Membership with PICPA
• Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
• Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
• Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties – with items to give away and cash prizes
• Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms
• Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals