LifeStance Health

Manager, Technical Accounting – Reporting

LifeStance Health

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead the preparation of external financial reports, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, producing deliverables that comply with US GAAP and SEC requirements
  • Drive the preparation and review of supporting schedules and prepare the tie-out support package for the external financial statements, footnote disclosures, and MD&A in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
  • Author technical accounting memos that establish and document the company’s position on complex technical accounting matters including, but not limited to, stock-based compensation, debt, business combinations, revenue, and leases
  • Execute the accounting for equity awards, including preparing journal entries, and preparation of the related equity schedules for the consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures
  • Contribute to the development, refinement, and ongoing maintenance of accounting policies and procedures, helping ensure alignment with evolving regulatory and business requirements
  • Serve as a subject matter resource for technical accounting and reporting matters, independently researching and resolving complex issues and providing clear, supportable recommendations
  • Monitor emerging accounting pronouncements, assist in the evaluation of the impacts, and supporting implementation of new accounting pronouncements, as needed
  • Participate in the preparation of financial reporting controls documentation in compliance with SOX requirements
  • Collaborate with other teams within the Finance and Accounting departments
  • Play a central role in audit execution, preparing key deliverables, responding to auditor inquiries, and facilitating walkthroughs, as needed
  • Assist with other projects and initiatives on an ad hoc basis as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting and/or publicly traded company environment
  • Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), specifically ASC 718, Stock-based compensation and ASC 842, Leases
  • Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) requirements and internal control frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience with SEC financial reporting (Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and working knowledge of related disclosure requirements
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge to write technical memos
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders
  • An eye for process improvement, ability to challenge the status quo, and identify improvements
  • Ability to operate independently in a lean environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality, audit-ready work
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex issues and provide clear, supportable recommendations
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Self-starter, adaptability, responsiveness to change, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • AD&D
  • short and long-term disability
  • life insurance
  • 401k retirement savings with employer match
  • paid parental leave
  • paid time off
  • holiday pay
  • Employee Assistance Program
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Hard Skills & Tools
US GAAPSEC reportingtechnical accountingfinancial reportingjournal entriesstock-based compensationleasesSarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404)financial statementsadvanced Microsoft Excel
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationanalytical skillscritical thinkingorganizational skillsprocess improvementindependenceadaptabilityattention to detailcollaboration
Certifications
CPA