Technical Accounting Manager
Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey.
This role will be responsible for providing guidance on complex transactions, implementing new accounting pronouncements (including Controllership roll-out, education to FP&A and partnership with the External Auditors), and establishing / managing all of the Company's accounting policies. This person will also be heavily involved in the preparation of quarterly financials as well as SOX compliance / testing of financial reporting related controls. This person will also help in the preparation of the annual and quarterly financial statements in Workiva and assist in the completion of the annual audit.
Responsibilities
- Preparing technical accounting analysis and memos related to new transactions and new or evolving products. Work closely with our external auditors and consultants on technical accounting matters and bring any accounting analysis to closure in a timely manner.
- Respond to technical accounting inquiries from external and internal parties and communicate technical accounting matters and concepts to all levels within the organization.
- Partnering with Product and Corp Development, Legal, FP&A, HR and other teams to provide expertise in support of new transactions and new or evolving products. Provide input, explanation and accounting and reporting "guardrails" throughout the process to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Drafting original footnote disclosures in Workiva related to new ASU adoptions and new accounting policies in Workiva and make applicable edits to existing policies in Workiva.
- Ensuring the internal controls related to accounting policies are designed, implemented and operating effectively for SOX compliance.
- Support Management in completing special projects as assigned and be a Technical accounting resource for ad-hoc questions and initiatives.
- Partnering with other members of the accounting team to implement / operationalize new accounting standards, changes in accounting policies or to operationalize the accounting for new or modified products.
- Assist with the preparation and review of annual and quarterly financial statements analysis, and disclosures in Workiva.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned at any time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements with an ability to research, interpret and operationalize technical accounting guidance.Experience with Workiva - big + if involved in the implementation of Workiva / rolling forward financial statements and updating Form 10K and Form 10Q.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to partner cross functionally beyond finance and accounting, including executive management. Ability to maintain positive, professional relationships with personnel at all levels of the organization.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, proactively manage tasks and workloads while being flexible, able to adapt with short notice.Strong project management, execution and process-oriented mindset.Solid knowledge of SOX compliance requirements.Exceptional attention to detail with ability to identify issues and propose solutions to complex or non-standard situations.Manage and mentor team members in the SEC Reporting function.Dynamic and energetic personality with a can-do attitude.Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting required10+ years of progressively responsible experience with experience in technical accounting3+ years in public accounting ? & Financial Reporting Experience / Exposure is a HUGE plusCPA DesignationTravel
Overnight / North America : Less than 10%Working Conditions
Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.