The Role
Lead the financial close process, manage consolidations, ensure accurate US GAAP reporting, automate accounting tasks with AI, and support audits.
Summary Generated by Built In
Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.
With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai
You will...
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
- Manage consolidation of financial statements across entities.
- Prepare and review US GAAP financial statements.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger activity.
- Automate accounting processes using AI, including, consolidation, financials statements preparation, close, reconciliations, and reporting workflows.
- Identify and implement AI-driven efficiencies to reduce manual work and improve accuracy.
- Partner cross-functionally to improve systems, data flow, and reporting.
- Support audit processes and maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Additional ad hoc projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of accounting experience (public accounting and/or industry).
- Strong experience in general accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting.
- Deep understanding of US GAAP and the ability to draft technical accounting memos that stand up to audit scrutiny.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI to automate and streamline accounting processes.
- Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others.
- Excitement in supporting a fast-paced high-growth environment.
Bonus/nice to have:
- Startup/rapidly growing technology company experience.
- ERP/financial system implementation.
- Licensed CPA.
The US yearly salary range for this role is: $120,000 - $190,000 in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi’s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company’s compensation practices. The salary base range is reflective of the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.
Perks/Benefits:
Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
- Unlimited Vacation.
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support.
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- World-class facility that includes a gym, games room (ping pong table, video game consoles, board games, etc), multiple collaborative working spaces and a gorgeous patio!(when in office)
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
Waabi is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible environment for all employees. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Strong experience in general accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting
- Deep understanding of US GAAP
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI to automate and streamline accounting processes
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The Company
What We Do
Waabi, founded by AI pioneer and visionary Raquel Urtasun, is an AI company building the next generation of self-driving technology. With a world class team and an innovative approach that unleashes the power of AI to “drive” safely in the real world, Waabi is bringing the promise of self-driving closer to commercialization than ever before. Waabi is backed by best-in-class investors across the technology, logistics and the Canadian innovation ecosystem, including Khosla Ventures, Uber, 8VC, Radical Ventures, OMERS Ventures and BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund. To learn more visit: waabi.ai Press: [email protected] Business: [email protected]
