Senior Director, Technical Accounting & Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish the long-term strategy and operational framework for the technical accounting and compliance division; ensure alignment with EVgo’s corporate goals, public company responsibilities, and internal control standards.

• Provide counsel to the CAO, Audit Committee, and Board on intricate accounting, disclosure, control environment, and compliance issues.

• Design the organizational framework of the technical accounting and compliance division; develop capabilities and talent that sustain both areas over time.

• Represent EVgo at the highest levels of external interactions, including with external auditors, regulators, standard-setters, and compliance consultants.

• Guide the department through transformative changes, encompassing significant business events, regulatory updates, control environment enhancements, and enterprise-wide system deployments.

• Ensure the reporting division operates with the rigor, efficiency, and scalability expected of a public company dealing with high complexity.

• Advise the CAO and executive leadership on financial statement presentation and reporting implications stemming from significant transactions and business changes.

• Propel long-term enhancements in reporting structure, process efficiency, and output quality.

• Establish EVgo’s technical accounting policies and act as the authoritative internal resource on all intricate GAAP issues.

• Collaborate with the most senior external advisors, auditors, and standard-setters regarding the organization's most significant accounting challenges.

• Counsel the CAO, executive team, and Board on the accounting ramifications of the company’s most pivotal strategic transactions and business decisions.

• Oversee the comprehensive SOX 404 compliance program; manage annual risk assessments, scoping, control framework design, walkthrough execution, and testing across all relevant financial reporting processes.

• Work in partnership with outsourced Internal Audit and external auditors to coordinate control testing, manage audit relationships, and ensure documentation meets the highest standards of audit readiness.

• Lead the identification, documentation, and remediation of control deficiencies; take ownership of quarterly Audit Committee updates on SOX program status and risk exposure.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 12 years accompanied by a Master's degree; or a PhD with 8 years of experience; or comparable experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

• Experience in Big 4 assurance, advisory, or national office technical accounting roles.

• Background in leading or co-managing a SOX 404 compliance program within a publicly traded company.

• Familiarity with managing AuditBoard or similar GRC/audit management platforms on a large scale.

• Equivalent technical education or training in a related area (e.g., certification programs, coursework in accounting or finance, or proven on-the-job experience) is acceptable in place of a formal degree.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, internal control frameworks (COSO), and SOX 404 requirements; recognized as an authority by peers, auditors, and regulators.

• Proven experience advising at the CAO, Audit Committee, and Board level on complex accounting, control environment, and compliance issues.

• Advanced proficiency with AuditBoard or similar SOX management tools, Workiva, NetSuite, and enterprise financial reporting systems.

• Up to 25% travel may be necessary for audit, board, investor relations, regulatory, or cross-functional engagements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with mental wellbeing support and wellness initiatives.

• 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, as well as life and disability insurance.

• Unlimited paid time off, enhanced parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Access to Health Advocate services for assistance with claims, provider searches, and care decisions.

• Telehealth services for convenient, cost-effective access to care.

• Mentorship programs and opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility.

• Monthly Tech Stipend, one-time home office setup reimbursement, Volunteer time off, commuter benefits, and employee-focused initiatives.