This is a hybrid role - 2/3 days per week in our Encino, CA office
About Us
At Zevia, we’re creating a world of better-for-you flavor—better for people and the planet. Our team is made up of courageous challengers and tenacious builders who are passionate about our mission. We’re solutions-oriented, always improving, and we operate with a healthy thirst for risk. We believe in staying true to our convictions while continuously learning and evolving.
At our core, we are people-centric. We care deeply, lead with empathy, and operate as one team—no egos, just a shared purpose. We strive to reflect the diversity of our consumer base within our organization and foster a culture of empathy and humility.
Together, we aim to impact global health, provide affordable better-for-you products, and protect the planet by reducing plastic.
We’re fighting the good fight to change the beverage industry for the better — and we’re just getting started.
Summary
The SOX (internal controls) & Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the preparation, review, and filing of all external financial reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. This role also leads the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). The position partners closely with Accounting, Legal, Internal Audit, and external auditors to drive accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in financial reporting and controls.
What You’ll Do
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SEC Reporting
- Lead the preparation and timely filing of all SEC reports, including 10-K and 10-Q, and other required filings.
- Coordinate the preparation of quarterly earnings materials, including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A sections.
- Ensure financial statements comply with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules, and disclosure requirements.
- Manage XBRL tagging and validation for all SEC filings.
- Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memos.
- Support the implementation of new accounting standards and changes in disclosure requirements.
- Maintain and enhance reporting processes, checklists, and internal documentation
SOX Internal Controls
- Oversee the company’s SOX 404 compliance program.
- Perform annual scoping, risk assessment, and control matrix updates.
- Partner with process owners to design, document, and maintain effective internal controls.
- Lead quarterly control testing, review findings, and track remediation activities.
- Coordinate internal and external auditor requests and support walkthroughs, testing, and evaluation of controls.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate controls, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Foster strong relationships with Legal, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
- Support ad-hoc projects such as system implementations, policy revisions, or process redesigns.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
- 5–8+ years of related experience, including:
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal control frameworks (COSO).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced reporting cycle.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and reporting tools.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands
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.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-Time Exempt
Travel
This is not a travel position.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What We Offer
- A collaborative environment, where everyone contributes and delivers
- A place where you can grow, develop and learn
- Competitive compensation that includes a base salary, discretionary bonus and stock options. See below for range.
- A comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- An array of medical plans
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life Insurance
- Short-term disability + Long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical, Dependent and Limited Use
- Health Savings Account
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Travel Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- 401k Plan (Traditional and Roth)
- Vacation, Personal/Sick Days, and Holidays
- Professional development contributions
- And of course, all the Zevia you can drink!
Our compensation package includes a base pay range + bonus + equity
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified job candidates and employees. To that end, Zevia maintains a workplace free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of an individual’s race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height, weight, age, any physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria or similar gender-related conditions), medical condition, national origin, ancestry, marital status (including registered domestic partnership, civil union, or any other partnership status), familial status, caregiver status, military or veteran status (including unfavorable discharge from military status), genetic information, genetic testing, predisposing genetic characteristics, caregiver status, order of protection status, work authorization status, citizenship status, immigration status, conviction record or history, arrest record, pre-employment marijuana testing, credit history, salary history, Civil Air Patrol status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law (each, a “Protected Characteristic”).
Please review our California Consumer Privacy Act Notice for Candidates here
Top Skills
What We Do
At Zevia, we get up every day to create a world of better-for-you flavor — better for people and better for the planet. We're cleaning up the beverage aisle with accessible, naturally sweetened, zero-sugar deliciousness – and you won't find a single plastic bottle in sight. Passion, openness, gratitude, accessibility, humanism, humility, and scrappiness – these are the values that drive us. We're not afraid to go against the grain because we're determined to change the beverage world for good. We're a diverse bunch, each with their own unique strengths and a shared passion for our cause, and we aim for our organization to reflect the communities we serve. Our people-centric culture is all about building an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone is valued, empowered, and contributing. We believe in continuous improvement, striving to become an organization with a high-performing culture. And here's something special – every full-time team member is an owner, which means we're all invested in making a positive impact together. Driven by the belief that what we're doing is vital, we work hard. But don't think it's all work and no play – we're having a blast on this journey, and we wouldn't have it any other way!
