Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Department: Finance

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 global Finance team based out of our Dublin, Ireland office, with global ownership of Audit, Tax, and Statutory Reporting. As the Accounting Manager, you will lead our audit relationships end-to-end, own tax compliance, and prepare our statutory and group financial statements. Over your first year, you will grow into ownership of Transfer Pricing, Equity Accounting, SBC Crosscharges and local Company Secretarial compliance, as you build context across our global entities.  The Accounting Manager will have a broad range of responsibilities and will work on a “hands on” basis. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and project-manage our statutory audit relationships across all entities, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Own and oversee as required, Tax Compliance and Corporate Tax (CT) accounting and filings across jurisdictions with the support of external tax advisors.
• Prepare Statutory and Group Financial Statements.
• Own Equity Accounting and share based compensation crosscharges.
• Assist with and project manage information requests for fundraising and M&A activities.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Sales, Legal, People Ops and Supply Chain to support growth and expansion into new products and geographies.
• Ensure compliance with our global financial and tax filing requirements across all tax heads.
• Support the preparation of the 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 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Required Skills/Abilities/Qualifications:  

• Direct experience owning a statutory audit relationship end-to-end, with exposure to accounting systems (preferably NetSuite)
• Experience in managing tax compliance and Corporate Tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience in implementing process improvements and leveraging technology to automate processes
• Demonstrated track record of maintaining the compliance and good standing of legal entities across multiple jurisdictions
• Expertise with US GAAP and the ability to prepare relevant technical accounting memos
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices and regulations
• Excellent project management, communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently and across multiple time zones
• Experience using NetSuite, Google Sheets, and Zip highly preferred
• Ability to work in our Dublin, Ireland office daily
• Ability to travel to international locations once or twice per year

Preferred Skills/Abilities/Qualifications:  

• Experience in Manufacturing / AI / Tech industry
• Transfer pricing project experience (leading a refresh or benchmarking cycle)
• Company secretarial exposure
• Equity accounting exposure

Education/Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• 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
• Big 4 / Top 10 audit or tax background strongly preferred

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer. The employee routinely is required to sit; stand, walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. 

About Bear Robotics:

• Bear Robotics was founded in 2017 and we are 250+ motivated Bears who work tirelessly everyday to make our robots a reality. We have developed robotic solutions that autonomously navigate indoor environments for a variety of consumer solutions, like restaurants, senior living facilities, hotels & casinos just to name a few. Working for a dynamic start-up gives you a chance for rapid personal development. While building expertise in your field you’ll have countless opportunities for growth as we expand our product line and global reach. We’re not a big tech company yet, but we’re striving every day to be THE global player when it comes to hospitality robotics. In 2022 we raised $81 Million in Series B funding to accelerate growth and expand into new markets in southeast Asia and Europe. If you feel you’re ready for an adventure in robotics, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits Summary

• We hire the best, not only will you be surrounded by exceptionally smart and motivated people, but we believe excellent compensation and benefits are an essential part of our company's success.
  • HDHP & PPO Medical plan options
  • Dental/Vision
  • 401K & Roth Match options
  • Stock Options
  • 4 Months Parental Leave
  • STD/LTD LIfe insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Provided Daily Lunch
  • Free Snacks / Beverages
  • Work Schedule flexibility
  • Cell phone / internet reimbursement
  • Employee bonus programs

The pay range for this position is €71k - €104K + discretionary annual performance bonus . Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience.

Bear Robotics, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.