VP, Accounting

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

📋 Description

• Oversee FORT's accounting and external reporting functions during its evolution from a privately operated robotics firm to a publicly traded company via a SPAC business combination.

• Report directly to the CFO and establish a scalable, public-company-ready accounting organization.

• Guide, mentor, and develop the Head of SEC Reporting and the Accounting Manager.

• Create accounting policies and procedures in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.

• Provide counsel to the CFO and executive team on significant transactions and intricate accounting issues.

• Manage accounting and reporting preparedness for the SPAC business combination, encompassing historical financial statements, pro forma details, and transaction analyses.

• Supervise the preparation of 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, registration statements, and associated disclosures.

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and consolidation processes.

• Enhance closing speed, reconciliation quality, and reporting methodologies.

• Maintain documented, audit-ready technical accounting conclusions for complex subjects, including de-SPAC accounting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, inventory, standard costing, reserves, capitalized software and R&D, stock-based compensation, business combinations, leases, and impairments.

• Act as the primary accounting liaison for external auditors throughout PCAOB-standard quarterly reviews and annual audits.

• Collaborate with Internal Controls and Internal Audit to address and remediate accounting findings.

• Direct purchase accounting and the integration of acquired entities into closing and reporting functions.

• Assist with financing transactions.

• Spearhead upgrades to ERP, closing, and reporting systems; leverage automation and AI to minimize manual tasks.

• Prepare accounting documentation for the Audit Committee and Board meetings.

• Work in partnership with FP&A, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Legal, and Tax departments.

⛳️ Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with considerable leadership responsibilities.

• Experience in a U.S. public company or leading a company through an IPO, de-SPAC, or similar transition to public company status.

• Hands-on involvement with SEC filings and external reporting for public companies.

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting, particularly in revenue recognition and stock-based compensation.

• Proven history of leading closing, consolidation, and external reporting processes.

• Experience in managing accounting managers and directors.

• Established experience collaborating with external auditors and senior finance executives.

• Background in developing scalable accounting processes within a high-growth or rapidly evolving organization.

• Strong executive communication abilities, along with the capacity to balance strategic leadership with practical execution.

• Active CPA certification.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

• Experience with SPAC business combinations, including transaction accounting and post-merger reporting.

• Background in Big 4 public accounting combined with leadership in corporate accounting.

• Relevant experience in robotics, industrial automation, manufacturing, or hardware technology, particularly in inventory costing and hardware-plus-software revenue.

• Experience in purchase accounting and the integration of acquisitions.

• Familiarity with international entity consolidation and multi-currency reporting.

• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP implementation.

• Experience in supporting Audit Committee and Board-level reporting.

• Background in a venture-backed or private equity-backed company.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Stock options.

• 3% 401(k) matching.

• Paid holidays.

• Parental leave.