Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting

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LifeStance Health Values

• Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.

• Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.

• Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.

• One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

Benefits
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting will participate in technical accounting, both in drafting memos to memorialize conclusions and in discussions around various accounting topics. In addition, you will assist with drafting periodic SEC filings, including Form 10-K and Form 10-Qs.  You will also collaborate with other teams within the Finance and Accounting departments to provide US GAAP accounting and reporting guidance.

Compensation: $125,000 - 150,000/annually, plus annual bonus potential

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 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.

• LifeStance is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

• Demonstrates awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience in working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and other various aspects of culture.

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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

LifeStance provides the compensation range and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. LifeStance reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. 

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LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance.

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