Are you committed to excellence and looking for opportunities to advance your career?
Are you passionate about technology and startups and want to engage deeply with some of the most innovative early-stage companies in the world?
Do you want to work for a company that really values work/life balance?
Attivo is for you!
Attivo Partners is a full-service finance and accounting consulting firm with our HQ in San Francisco, California and a presence & clientele in the major start-up hubs across the US. We provide our emerging growth clients with CFO, accounting, and finance services across industries and at all stages of early growth – from zero to >$50M in revenue.
At Attivo, we work with some of the most exciting emerging growth companies backed by leading venture capital firms. Working with Attivo means collaborating with a team that has extensive experience with venture-backed companies and deep finance and accounting expertise. We are excited by the accounting, finance and business challenges inherent in working across many different companies, which provide our team members with excellent opportunities for learning and growing.
At Attivo, we take mentoring and training seriously and our partners devote time and energy to developing and nurturing talent. We are a passionate group of people and live our values in everything we do:
- Relationships that last
- Data-driven insights
- Growth-focused mindset
- Collaboration-first environment
- Culture-conscious
Role Overview
The Senior Technical Associate (Part-Time, Contract) assists in the ongoing monitoring and interpretation of new GAAP, and keeps informed of pending industry changes, trends, and best practices. Using their expertise, the Associate assesses the potential impact of these changes, drafts memos, and prepares position papers on the impact to client companies. The position offers support and training to accounting team members to implement new standards, policies and regulations within client companies.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Drafting private company financial statements and disclosures
- Research and draft technical memoranda and accounting policies
- Implementation of ASC 606 revenue standard
- Implementation of ASC 842 lease standard
- Implementation of Stock Based Compensation standards
- Implementation of Equity Standards- stock compensation and warrant accounting
- Understand technical accounting, FASB, and SEC rules and regulations
- Global accounting activities including foreign currency and consolidations
- Managing a client’s audit process and preparing audit support
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 6+ years of public accounting experience, Top 10 is highly preferred
- Revenue recognition (experience with ASC 606 adoption)
- Knowledge of ASC 606 and ability help our clients understand achievability of revenue forecasts
- Equity (stock based compensation, preferred stock, EPS, warrants, etc.)
- Consolidations (experience in consolidating multiple trial balances in various functional currencies)
- Lease accounting (experience with ASC 842 adoption)
- Debt issuances and debt modifications
- Experience writing technical accounting memos
- Experience managing US GAAP audits
- Drafting private company financial statements with full footnote disclosures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- CPA or CFA is required
Professional Attributes
- Professional integrity
- High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations
- Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments, industries, and roles
- Solution oriented, creative, and passionate about helping companies grow and scale
- Confidence in professional aptitude and ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge, and qualifications to clients
- Fast learner with high degree of curiosity
- Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of Attivo
- Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for startups and early-stage growth companies
Pay Rate
This range for this part-time, contract role is $150-$175 per hour depending on experience. Expected level of effort is approximately 20 hours per week. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Benefits
Benefits for full-time employees include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% coverage for employees on base plan, 70% coverage for additional family members), participation in Flexible Spending Accounts and 401(k), 3 weeks PTO, voluntary Life Insurance & Disability plans, and work-from-home allowance. Primary caregivers and others requiring a flexible work schedule or reduced hours are encouraged to apply; benefits may be prorated for part-time hires.
Final Notes
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.
Attivo Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. People from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.