Director of Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Drive the Future with Xos

Xos (NASDAQ : XOS), is a technology company and electric truck manufacturer on a mission to decarbonize commercial transportation. We design and build state-of-the-art electric vehicles, develop advanced fleet management software, and create charging solutions that make fleet electrification seamless and cost-efficient.

At Xos, we're problem-solvers, innovators, and go-getters, working together to drive a cleaner, more sustainable future. Join us and be part of the movement shaping the next generation of commercial transportation.

The Role

Xos is hiring a strategic Director of Accounting who will play a pivotal role in steering accounting operations. As the Director of Accounting, you will oversee the full spectrum of accounting functions, ensure compliance with US GAAP, build out cross-functional and scalable process improvements, and provide strategic leadership to the accounting department. This role requires strong analytical acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to foster strong relationships across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Financial Operations Leadership : Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger management, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable, fixed assets, account reconciliations, and operational cash management.
• Policy and Procedure Development : Create, review, maintain, and manage the company's accounting policies and procedures, ensuring consistent implementation and compliance with US GAAP.
• Internal Controls and SOX Compliance : Ensure integrity of the company's accounting system, including financial report development, SOX processes, and maintenance between systems and general ledger.
• Financial Reporting : lead the accounting close process and prepare accurate financial statements and reports.
• Audit Management : Coordinate year-end audits and support financial compliance reviews.
• Process Improvement : Drive continuous improvement of accounting procedures and systems.
• Team Leadership : Mentor and develop the accounting team to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• System Administration : Oversee the administration and optimization of company systems, internal controls, and financial systems, including NetSuite, Workiva, and other accounting software.
• Budgeting and Forecasting : collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and monitor the annual budget, providing strategic insights and recommendations for financial planning and forecasting.
• Stakeholder Communication : serve as a key liason with external stakeholders, including auditors and financial analysts.
• Corporate Governance : ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and support the Board of Directors and relevant committees with materials surrounding financial insights and reporting.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The salary range for this role is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Xos Inc. reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including not but limited to, job-related knowledge, skillset, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, geographic location, and other business or organizational factors.The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.

Benefits & Perks

Xos is a people-focused company—we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package of benefits and perks designed to support their well-being and professional growth. We continually evaluate and expand our offerings to best serve our team.

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive. Our benefits continue to evolve to best support our team's well-being and success.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Xos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Xos provides equal access to services and employment to all qualified persons. For applicants with disabilities or limitations, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, requiring accommodations to complete the application and / or interview process, please email us at support@xostrucks.com

Candidate Data Privacy

This notice describes how Xos (as used in this Notice, the terms "Company," "Xos," "we," "our," or "us" in this Notice refers to Xos, Inc., together with its subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates, who may handle your candidacy and application for employment) may collect, process, and use your personal data in connection with the recruitment process when you apply for a position.

Xos may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and / or participate in the recruitment process ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media / website, network / device, recruiting system usage / interaction, security and preference information. Xos may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Xos may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform duties, including individuals on our People Operations Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Xos affiliates; and (iii) Xos's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Where permitted by applicable law, Xos may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Profile Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Notice to Recruitment Services

Xos is not accepting applications from third-party recruitment services at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job postings will not be subject to any referral or placement fees unless a written agreement is in place with Xos for the specific job opportunity.