Lead external financial reporting and equity accounting functions in a high-impact role at a growth-stage company.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Own stock-based compensation accounting
- Lead the preparation and filing of SEC reports
- Partner with Payroll, Legal, and Stock Administration
- Research and document technical accounting positions
- Lead the selection and implementation of reporting platform
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA required
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
- Hands-on experience with equity accounting
Nice to have
- Big 4 public accounting experience
- Experience with equity management platforms
- Prior experience leading a system implementation
- Experience in a high-growth or newly public company environment
- Strong project management skills
Requirements
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the accounting leader is responsible for managing external financial reporting and equity accounting functions, including SEC filings and stock-based compensation. The position requires a strong background in US GAAP and SEC reporting, along with hands-on experience in equity accounting and familiarity with reporting software like Workiva. Ideal candidates have over a decade of progressive accounting experience, particularly in public companies or Big 4 firms, and possess strong project management skills. Etched emphasizes a collaborative environment where technical staff engage across engineering and research disciplines.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- Is the Equity Accounting and Financial Reporting role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Jose, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Equity Accounting and Financial Reporting role.
- Where is the role based?
- Etched is hiring for this position in San Jose, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: NetSuite, SEC reporting, US GAAP, Workiva, XBRL.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Etched targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Equity Accounting and Financial Reporting role at Etched.
From the original posting
Job Summary
We're looking for a technically exceptional accounting leader to own our external financial reporting and equity accounting functions as we scale. You'll lead our SEC reporting process, oversee equity accounting, and help build the reporting infrastructure, controls, and systems that enable a fast-growing public-company-ready finance organization. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical accounting challenges while building processes from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Own stock-based compensation accounting, equity reconciliations, EPS and dilution calculations, and equity-related SEC disclosures.
Partner with Payroll, Legal, and Stock Administration to ensure accurate recording of equity transactions and alignment between the cap table, equity systems, and general ledger.
Lead the preparation and filing of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, financial statement footnotes, MD&A, XBRL tagging, and other SEC reporting requirements.
Serve as the primary accounting partner for external auditors, maintain SOX controls, and evaluate new accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements.
Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of Workiva (or a similar reporting platform), building scalable reporting workflows and automating manual processes.
Research and document technical accounting positions for complex transactions, including equity modifications and other non-routine accounting matters
You may be a good fit if you have
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA required (or actively pursuing).
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant exposure to SEC reporting (public company or Big 4/public accounting with SEC clients).
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and XBRL.
Hands-on experience with equity accounting (stock-based compensation, EPS, APIC roll-forwards).
Experience with external reporting/disclosure management software Workiva or alternatives
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite,)
Strong candidates may also have experience with
Big 4 public accounting
Experience with equity management platforms (Carta, Shareworks, Equity Edge, Fedility, or Solium).
Prior experience leading a system implementation or process improvement initiative.
Experience in a high-growth or newly public company environment.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines during close periods.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
Housing subsidy of $2.5k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification
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