VP, Controller

Who is Bird

Bird’s cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in cities globally. We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates to provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for people who live and work there.

Job Summary

The controllership team is in need of a dynamic leader to help evolve the department from an late stage start-up to a more mature and robust department. We are looking for a leader that can add control, reduce time, and save money by capturing processes efficiencies. As we continue to launch new products, this position will play a key role in developing, implementing, and executing new accounting processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation of results Global with appropriate reviews of transfer pricing and intercompany transactions
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows Improve workpaper documentation, support, and efficiency
• Technical Accountant adept in researching accounting issues and drafting technical memos related to various areas including ASC 805 Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions, Debt, Equity and Warrants, Segment Reporting, Impairment, Foreign Currency
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or in a related discipline
• 15+ years of progressive work experience
• Strong proficiency with NetSuite
• Strong proficiency Planful or similar EPM system
• Experience rebuilding accounting department processes, streamlining and in scaling a team
• CPA certification or CA (chartered accountant)
• Experience working for international firm with multii-country presence
• Public Accounting experience (i.e.Big 4)
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks up

We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a work from home stipend, an employer paid healthcare package, and Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be.

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.