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Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

Impossible FoodsChicago, Illinois, United StatesRemote, Onsite
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Impossible Foods is looking for a talented individual to join our growing team and help us scale for the future, in a fast-paced environment that’s growing rapidly. In this role, you will assist in the financial and management reporting processes including preparation of the financial statements and footnote disclosures. You will also support quarterly reviews and the annual audit, build management reports, and research, interpret, and implement accounting issues and new standards, as well as work on various process improvement projects for the growing accounting organization. This role is an individual contributor who will directly report to the Senior Manager - Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting.

Essential Job Functions:


  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures for external and internal reporting.
  • Work with the accounting and finance team to prepare materials used for monthly close meetings, audit committee meetings, disclosure committee meetings, and other presentations.
  • Assess the financial statement and disclosure impact of complex transactions and support the corporate accounting team to ensure proper accounting.
  • Prepare the quarterly and annual GAAP disclosure checklists.
  • Monitor current developments in accounting literature to resolve appropriate accounting treatment for critical accounting issues and identify any changes in accounting policies, as needed.
  • Read and interpret accounting guidance and write memos on technical accounting topics.
  • Work cross-functionally with other groups to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements. 
  • Work proactively with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters.
  •  Assist with interim and year-end audit requests.

Basic Qualifications:


  • 4-6 years of experience required including experience at a Big 4 accounting firm
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP, technical accounting, and financial statement presentation
  • Experience with high-growth companies or public filers a plus
  • Strong written, oral communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability and willingness to meet reporting critical deadlines
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA required

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience with SAP S4/Hana and Workiva is a plus
  • Advanced Excel and analytical skills

$88,500 - $162,500 a yearThis U.S. based, full-time position offers the above base salary range + equity + benefits + bonus for sales incentive plan roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Apply for this job

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Life at Impossible Foods

Impossible Foods is transforming the global food system by inventing a better way to make the meats and cheeses we love, without using animals. We start by understanding what we love about the wonderfully complex experience of eating meat and dairy foods, and then exploring the plant world to find and bring together specific proteins and nutrients to recreate those experiences. Our mission is to provide food without compromise - delicious, good for people, and good for the planet. Impossible Foods was listed as #12 in Growjo's list of top silicon valley startups in 2021. Conceived and founded by a prominent Stanford professor and backed by top-tier VCs and visionaries, we are looking for the very best scientists, engineers, food developers, and business professionals in the world to join our collegial, multi-talented, mission-driven, creative, diverse, and fun-loving team in creating a secure and sustainable food system for the future. Come work with us to change the course of history.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Collaborative and High-Performance Culture2. Key Member in Finance Leadership Team & Global Tax Initiatives3. Strong Work Ethic with Bottom Line Focus4. Proximity to Major U.S. Airport for Travel Convenience
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