Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager

Boston Dynamics is a global leader in robotics innovation, renowned for developing highly advanced, dynamic robots that excel in mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Our cutting-edge robots, including the iconic Atlas, Spot, and Stretch, are pushing the boundaries of automation and redefining how machines interact with the world. 

As the Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager, you will help establish the financial integrity of a world leader in mobile robotics. You will contribute to Boston Dynamics’ short-term accomplishments and long-term goals by driving the evolution of our accounting technology, processes, and documentation, as well as continuous improvement of our processes and controls. 

As a key team member within the Finance organization, you will play a key role in elevating and maintaining the Company Accounting Manual, help manage external audit relationships, and ensure the integrity of our financial reporting during a period of significant expansion and strategic shifts. You will collaborate daily with IT, business operations, legal, other accounting team members, and other cross-functional leaders on day-to-day operational matters and strategic decisions. 

• Support the technical accounting function in revenue recognition, accounting for leases, stock-based compensation, and other business complexities as they arise.

• Monitor and assess new accounting pronouncements and support implementation of significant changes.

• Support the maintenance of the Company Accounting Manual by ensuring operational feasibility and compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory requirements.

• Participate in the month-end close and support quarterly consolidation process and IFRS reporting to investors, including independently preparing or reviewing complex journal entries and reconciliations. 

• Support US GAAP and IFRS audit processes, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in deliverables to auditors.

• Support federal surveys and compliance filings, including the BE-15 for foreign direct investment.

• Support the partnership with IT and business operations teams to optimize ERP and CRM integrations to continue to automate close processes while maintaining high standards for internal controls.

• Support the partnership with legal and procurement teams for continuous improvement of the contract review process.

• Develop and support relationships with cross-functional teams to understand broad goals and provide accounting guidance and best practice recommendations to allow for organization-wide process improvements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting; 

• CPA or equivalent certification

• 8+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, preferably within a high-growth technology or robotics environment.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience and a passion for utilizing technology to solve complex problems.

• Demonstrated history of managing multiple concurrent initiatives and maintaining workflow amidst competing priorities.

• Proven ability to communicate complex accounting conclusions to Controller-level stakeholders with transparency and clarity.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

The base pay range for this position is between $140,000.00 to $170,000.00 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  This range represents a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and an annual bonus structure.  Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.

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