Senior Global Accountant

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

The Senior Global Accountant will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing intercompany transactions and the month-end close process for a global organization. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of intercompany accounts, resolving discrepancies, and facilitating a smooth month-end close. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in global accounting and a strong grasp of intercompany accounting practices.

The candidate MUST have a solid understanding and experience of the end-to-end accounting close
cycle, be detail-oriented, highly motivated, possess a positive attitude, have a strong sense of urgency,
and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where changing priorities frequently occur
based on operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and perform the monthly consolidation of the financial statements, close activities relating to intercompany transactions and consolidations, reconciliation of intercompany accounts, and other related transactions
• Prepare or review journal entries and reconciliations as assigned for various GL accounting functions including but not limited to accruals, prepayments, leases, bank reconciliations, and fixed assets.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliation among all the entities and prepare reconciliation schedules for the intercompany transactions between parent company and subsidiaries
• Be the point of contact for all intercompany and consolidation accounting processes and related issues (e.g., intercompany sales, loans, payable settlements, transfer pricing, etc.)
• Maintain and oversee accurate foreign exchange rates in NetSuite to support proper consolidation and valuation as well as prepare CTA validation and FX impact schedule
• Prepare, review, and support SOX activities and the quarterly reviews/ year-end audit with external auditors as assigned
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and support special projects as the need arises

Qualifications and Skills:

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in GL accounting, intercompany, and consolidation
• Public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or large national firm)
• NetSuite One World module and multibook experience is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Excellent communication, organization, project management, and leadership skills

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits.

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these
requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.