Accounting Manager

Bear Robotics•Addison, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Bear Robotics creates solutions for the future of automated hospitality and is a leading industry manufacturer of AI-driven autonomous robots. We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Finance team, with global accounting policy ownership for Inventory, Fixed Assets, and Revenue Recognition. As the Accounting Manager, you will ensure these areas are accounted for consistently across every entity, while personally booking the entries and performing reconciliations for our US, UK, and Ireland entities.

Requirements

Direct, hands-on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition
Experience in a hardware, hardware+SaaS hybrid, or physical inventory business — comfortable with inventory and COGS accounting in a manufacturing or robotics-adjacent environment
Comfortable owning capital expenditure / fixed asset accounting processes end-to-end
Hands-on experience with accounting systems, preferably NetSuite
Experience supporting tax reporting and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and leverage technology to drive automation and efficiency
Strong track record of maintaining the compliance and good standing of legal entities across multiple jurisdictions
Deep understanding of US GAAP and the ability to prepare relevant technical accounting memos
Strong knowledge of core financial principles, practices, and regulations
Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
Must be able to work independently and collaborate across multiple time zones
Experience using NetSuite, Google Sheets, and Zip highly preferred
Must be able to work onsite at our Addison, TX office daily
Ability to travel to international locations 1–2 times per year
CPA Required
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting or Finance
6 to 8 years of relevant accounting and industry experience, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in Manufacturing / AI / Tech industry
Experience working across multiple legal entities with a global policy-setting mandate

Responsibilities

Set and maintain global accounting policy for Inventory, Fixed Assets, and Revenue Recognition, ensuring consistent application across all entities
Book entries and perform reconciliations for Inventory and Fixed Assets for our US, UK, and Ireland entities, including quarter-end review and year-end stocktake coordination with auditors
Book entries and perform reconciliations for Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for our US, UK, and Ireland entities
Book entries and perform reconciliations for Revenue Recognition (ASC 606) for our US, UK, and Ireland entities, including setting accounting policy for new deal types and structures
Own accounting for fixed assets and Depreciation for our US, UK, and Ireland entities
Own Warranty Provision accounting and quarterly reserve calculations
Prepare global reporting on Inventory, Fixed Assets, and Revenue for leadership and for audit purposes
Support ad hoc accounting and month-end close tasks as needed
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Sales, Legal, People Ops, and Supply Chain to support growth and expansion into new products and geographies
Support the preparation of financial statements for our US and international subsidiaries, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, flux analysis, and Board reporting
Help build and implement strong financial controls across all aspects of the P&L and balance sheet
Engage in project work with our ERP advisors to implement full utilization of our ERP system and drive finance transformation through process and system automation
Perform technical accounting analysis under US GAAP and IFRS
Maintain accounting policies and procedures
Work as part of a high-performing accounting team on a global basis
Performs other related duties as assigned