May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think.
Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 500,000 autonomous rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.
Job Summary
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to add to our Finance team as May Mobility continues to grow. We are looking for a candidate that can build and scale new processes, is motivated by constant process improvement opportunities, and can work well cross-functionally. This role reports to the Director of Accounting.
Essential Responsibilities
- Direct monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy in accordance with both internal and external reporting requirements
- Review and/or prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and other related analyses associated with monthly financial reporting requirements, including retention of proper documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations
- Provide technical accounting guidance, analysis, and documentation, including implementation of any new accounting standards
- Perform various activities to support the internal control environment, such as approvals of new vendors and weekly expenditures, review of payroll registers and journal entries
- Assist in implementation and documentation of internal controls
- Support financial statement preparation and audits
- Manage outside relationships with other accounting service providers, such as technical accounting and tax matters
- Oversee global consolidations and support international accounting team members
- Ability to manage team members effectively, providing support and coaching as necessary
- Support other special projects as assigned
Skills and Abilities
Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:
- Lead strategic advancement of the department; proactively seeking ways to elevate the technical expertise of the team
- Demonstrated ability to lead, foster and grow a team
- Identifies complex problems and devises optimal and innovative solutions that often cross organizational boundaries
- Orients work within teams to achieve business results
- Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement with regards to processes, planning and execution of activities
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Minimum 7 years working in corporate accounting/finance or public accounting (at least three years in public accounting ideal)
- At least 3 years of Management experience
- Strong understanding of US GAAP
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience managing team members
- Ability to diplomatically approach team members to discuss sensitive financial matters
- Ability to use professional judgment to escalate matters when necessary
- Active CPA license
Desirable
- Master’s Degree in Accounting
- Public accounting experience
- Experience using NetSuite ERP
- Experience working with an automotive or manufacturing company
Physical Requirements
- Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
- Prolonged sitting
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged computer use
Travel required? - Minimal: 1%-10%
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
- Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
- Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
- Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
- Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.
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May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis. Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.