Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

EquipmentShare is seeking a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting for their Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO. This role is crucial for transforming the construction industry through innovative technology and real-time support. The ideal candidate will be ready to grow with the company, bring energy and drive, and contribute to building the future of construction. The position involves managing processes and controls for US GAAP/SEC compliant financial statements, mentoring direct reports, and evaluating technical accounting matters related to new business activities and accounting pronouncements.

Requirements

• Expert in preparation of US GAAP / SEC compliant financial statements.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Clear and concise business writer.
• Proficiency in performing relevant checklists to ensure completeness.
• Ensure accuracy and relevancy of financial statements and related footnotes.
• Experienced in preparation of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and Forms S-1 and S-3.
• Be a champion in utilizing multiple modules within the Workiva platform.
• Train and become an expert and user in financial reporting tools and capabilities.
• Lead implementation of new Workiva modules, as needed (e.g., SEC Edgar reporting, SOX compliance, etc.).
• Train and become proficient in using Workiva (financial reporting and SEC reporting) and Floqast (close process and reconciliation tool).
• Be analytical, curious, and possess the desire to understand the numbers, ensure accuracy, and be capable of identifying and interpreting key business trends.
• Able to break down complex accounting issues and confidently present practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform technical accounting research, dialogue with external auditors, and prepare high quality accounting memorandums and accounting policies & procedures.
• Able to design and implement internal control over financial reporting that addresses the relevant risks relating to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly to change.
• Takes ownership for delivering high quality work products.
• Leverages technology and industry best practices in financial reporting.
• Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Must be reliable to deliver on project assignments.
• High level of integrity, trust, and confidentiality required.
• Demonstrates leadership and is highly collaborative.
• Elevates and mentors others.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA required.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Substantial experience at Big four firms.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes and controls that produce clear, concise, accurate, timely US GAAP/SEC compliant financial statements and MD&A.
• Mentor and develop 1 to 5 direct reports.
• Evaluate and address technical accounting & financial reporting matters related to new business activities (e.g., business combinations, OWN Program / collaborative business models, leases, software development, complex share-based compensation awards, variable interest entities, hedge accounting, etc.), new accounting pronouncements and significant nonroutine transactions (e.g., sale leasebacks, debt & equity transactions, investments, and more!).
• Coordinate with valuation specialists and independent auditors.
• Determine appropriate accounting for sale leaseback transactions, including fair value of properties sold, evaluation of leaseback arrangement, proper journal entries, and reconciliations between Lease Accelerator software and the general ledger system (Sage Intaact) within the 10-day monthly close process.
• Manage financial reporting capabilities and internal controls to enable accurate and timely financial reporting, including quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and footnotes.
• Identify and implement SEC financial reporting requirements, including compliance with Regulation S-X and S-K, and SEC/FASB disclosures required of public companies (e.g., segments, earnings per share, income taxes, schedules of allowances and reserves, etc.).
• Address new and emerging reporting & disclosure requirements (e.g., ESG).
• Perform significance tests under Rules 3-05 (acquisitions) and 3-09 (investees).
• Proactively anticipate and address SEC comments, and early identify and evaluate emerging issues and changes in FASB standards and SEC reporting requirements.
• Perform benchmarking against industry peers and identify/propose improvements in financial reporting presentation and disclosures.
• Prepare Management’s discussion & analysis (MD&A) that accompanies the financial statements and is distributed externally.
• Clearly communicate business and financial results internally and externally to lenders and investors, working closely with the CFO, CAO, and other functional leaders.
• Ensure MD&A and consolidated financial statements accurately convey the company's story, including analyses of P&L, balance sheet, cash flows, liquidity, and other key metrics.
• Develop existing financial reporting processes using Workiva to produce required external reporting for lenders and investors.
• Update the Company’s written accounting policies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior