Associate Director of SEC Reporting

SESOnsite

Associate Director of SEC Reporting

About Us

SES is a global leader in the development and production of high-performance Li-Metal rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications. Founded in 2012, SES is an integrated Li-Metal battery manufacturer with strong capabilities in material, cell, module, AI-powered safety algorithms and recycling. Formerly known as SolidEnergy Systems, SES is headquartered in Boston and has operations in Singapore, Shanghai, and Seoul.To learn more about SES, please visit: www.ses.ai

Position Scope

SES is seeking a talented Associate Director of SEC Reporting to join our team. The successful candidate is committed and dedicated, responsible, focused, detail-oriented, able to adjust in a fast-paced working environment, collaborate well with other staff members with a shared vision, and demonstrate excellent organizational communication skills.Reporting to VP Corporate Controller, this role will lead the financial reporting process for the company, including preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements.

This role will be primary person responsible for solving technical accounting issues, including the preparation of accounting memos and discussion with external auditors. This position will also be responsible for supporting the quarterly reviews and annual audit, as well as researching, interpreting, and implementing new accounting standards. This position will be based in our Woburn, MA location.

Responsibilities

Conduct technical accounting research on complex accounting and reporting issues, including but not limited to collaboration accounting, research and development expenses, business combinations, equity financing, lease accounting, segment reporting and stock compensation.

Assist with the company’s financial reporting process, including the preparation and review of disclosures included in SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, Proxy, XBRL tagging, etc) and earnings releases typical of a publicly traded company, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Coordinate the annual audit and quarterly review procedures with external auditors by maintaining PBC deliverables, including GAAP checklists, financial statement analytics, related party listings, and other items.

Review the monthly / quarterly financial statements including financial reporting package, cash flow statement, earnings release, investor presentations, etc.

Conduct analysis of divisional operating results as part of key corporate controls

Assist with the company’s financial reporting process, including the preparation and review of disclosures included in private company financial statements for subsidiary companies as per statutory reporting obligations under IFRS or local GAAP.

Work closely with senior leaders through the external reporting process. Liaise with legal, investor relations, and other departments and process their comments effectively.

Evaluate the impact of new accounting pronouncement and financial reporting standards. Provide training as needed to the broader finance team.

Manage equity administration platform and the stock compensation accounting and reporting process using the platform.

Assist in the development of the company’s internal control framework and SOX compliance efforts, including documentation of process narratives and evaluation of whether controls are designed effectively and operating as intended to mitigate financial reporting risks.

Proactively research, analyze and benchmark the disclosures of peer companies, competitors, and industry trends.

Develop and assist with the preparation of financial materials used in presentations to the Board of Directors, Audit Committee and Executive Management.

Identification of opportunities to improve and standardize processes/controls across the organization.

Develop and perform regular reviews of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls in order to ensure continuous improvement

Perform all other ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Master’s degree preferred

10+ years of progressive technical accounting and SEC reporting experience

Mix of prior work experience at a Big 4 accounting firm

Active CPA license required

Substantial knowledge and experience in U.S. GAAP, AICPA and SEC financial reporting standards.

IFRS knowledge and experience is strongly preferred.

Prior experience writing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, 8-K, and Proxy

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient in technical accounting writing ability

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and collaborative skills. Self-motivation to identify areas of process improvement; recommend and implement improvements.

Experience with Toppan Platform and an equity administration platform (E-trade) strongly preferred.

Robust internal controls understanding and documentation of relevant financial processes and transactions.

Prior hands-on experience with the implementation and monitoring of global SOX compliance.

Detail oriented, ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon time frames through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.

Life at SES

Thrive Here & What We Value12. Comply with laboratory 5S management requirements to ensure safety in the test process | 13. Assist daily management of the laboratory</s> | 1. Pursue Continuous Progress | 2. Good Team Spirit | 3. Sense of Responsibility | 4. Careful and Rigorous | 5. Foreign Project Experience Preferred</s> | Dedicated and focused team player | Collaborative mindset | Excellent organizational communication skills | Flexible work arrangements</s> | Emphasis on innovation and creativity | Focus on quality and reliability | Encourages collaboration and teamwork | Values continuous learning and improvement</s> | 1. Emphasis on innovation and creativity | 2. Collaborative work environment | 3. Continuous learning and improvement | 4. Focus on customer satisfaction | 5. Respect for individual differences</s> | 1. Dedicated and focused team members | 2. Shared vision among staff members | 3. Excellent organizational communication skills | 4. Flexible work arrangements | 5. Benefits package including 4대 보험수습기간 급여, 100% 지급, 야근수당 지급, 보너스 제도, 명절/생일 상품권 혜택, 주거지원금 제공, 월차/반차/여름 리프레쉬 휴가</s> | Able to read and write in English | Proficient in injection molding process, sheet metal processing process, surface treatment, etc. | Skilled in Solidworks, CATIA, UG and other design software</s> | 1. Collaborative Environment | 2. InnovationFocused | 4. CustomerCentric Approach | 5. ResultsDriven</s> | 2. Continuous Learning Opportunities | 3. WorkLife Balance | 4. Professional Development Support | 5. Recognition for Achievements</s> | Global travel insurance for employees traveling while on business | Company sponsored retirement plan with 100% vesting and up to 5% match | Life and AD&D Insurance | Employee Assistance Program | Six Paid Holidays, and one floating holiday per a quarter equivalent to 4 per calendar year | Bonus + Equity, based on position and eligibility requirements</s> | 1. Collaborative work environment | 2. Emphasis on innovation and creativity | 3. Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities | 4. Support for worklife balance</s> | 11. Proficient in Office, AUTOCAD and other software</s> | 11. Collaborative work environment | 12. Emphasis on innovation and creativity | 13. Opportunities for career growth and development</s> | Six Paid Holidays, and one floating holiday per a quarter equivalent to 4 per calendar year</s> | Global Electric Transportation on Land and in the Air with Li-Metal Batteries | Utilizing Superintelligent AI Across the Spectrum of Its Business | Accelerating Innovation by Harnessing Internal Expertise and Collaboration with Strong Academic Labs | Fostering Machine-Driven Innovation in Discovering Novel Materials for Lithium-Metal Battery Designs</s> | Strong learning ability | Proficient in English speaking, reading, and writing | Good English reading and writing ability and paper reading ability</s> | Quality-focused organization that values continuous improvement and customer satisfaction</s> | Bonus + Equity based on position and eligibility requirements</s> | Familiarity with mechanical design and metal processing technology | Proficient in AutoCAD, Pro-e, Solidworks and other design software | Understanding of electric control, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc</s> | Familiarity with Battery Pack Design, Testing, and Data | Experience in Battery Management System (BMS) Algorithm Development | Ability to Work Collaboratively Across Departments</s> | 2. Continuous Learning and Improvement | 3. Innovation and Creativity | 4. Customer Focus | 5. ResultsOriented</s> | 1. Strong sense of responsibility | 2. Good teamwork skills | 3. Excellent English is preferred</s> | 1. Flexible Work Schedule | 2. Bonuses for Unavoidable Overtime | 3. Support for Living Expenses | 4. Paid Vacation Days</s> | Familiar with principles and methods of organic synthesis | Familiar with chemical synthesis and distillation equipment and distillation operation | Familiar with recrystallization process and equipment | Familiar with solid-liquid separation process and equipment</s> | 1. Global Electric Transportation | 2. LiMetal Batteries | 3. Superintelligent AI Across the Spectrum of Business | 4. Accelerating Innovation through Utilizing AI | 5. Ability to Add Dependents for Health and Dental Insurance</s> | Expertise and experience in operating and maintaining analytical instruments including but not limited limited to GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, TGA, SEM, XPS, Raman, and NMR. | Experience working with moisture sensitive materials in a glovebox or dry room | Ability to analyze data and draw deeper conclusions from analytical data</s> | Robust internal controls understanding and documentation of relevant financial processes and transactions | Prior hands-on experience with the implementation and monitoring of global SOX compliance | Proactively research, analyze, and benchmark the disclosures of peer companies, competitors, and industry trends | Develop and assist with the preparation of financial materials used in presentations to the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Executive Management.</s> | 1. Emphasis on Continuous Improvement | 2. Collaborative Environment | 3. Focus on Innovation and Creativity | 4. Encouragement of Professional Development | 5. Strong Commitment to Safety</s> | 1. Emphasis on innovation and progressiveness | 2. Encourages teamwork and collaboration | 3. Values hard work and dedication to the job</s> | Continuous tracking of the latest technological developments | Assistance in introducing cutting-edge methods to improve application effect</s> | Focus on business research and innovation | Constantly carry out product model innovation and business iteration | Familiar with application scenarios of data product solutions in the industry</s> | 1. Promotes the Development of Customer Projects | 2. Accepts Outstanding Graduates | 3. Familiarity with the Design or Research and Development of Lithiumion Cell and Solid Cell</s> | 4. Focus on customer satisfaction and quality products | 5. Strong commitment to safety and reliability</s> | 4. Focus on quality and customer satisfaction | 5. Supportive and inclusive workplace culture</s> | Desire to learn experimental and analytical techniques | Strong focus on high energy cell design and performance optimization.</s> | Global electric transportation company with a focus on Li-Metal batteries | Utilizes superintelligent AI across the spectrum of its business | Offers comprehensive compensation package including base pay, health and dental insurance, global travel insurance, retirement plan, life and AD&D Insurance, employee assistance program, six paid holidays, and one floating holiday per quarter equivalent to four per calendar year | Emphasizes cybersecurity strategy and proactively manages threats to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and systems.</s> | 1. Excellent Communication and Coordination Ability | 2. Professionalism | 3. Team Management | 4. Problem Solving | 5. Risk Assessment</s> | 1. Emphasis on Innovation and Continuous Improvement | 2. Encourages Collaboration and Teamwork | 3. Focuses on Employee Development and Growth | 4. Values Quality and Accuracy in Work | 5. Promotes a Positive and Supportive Work Environment</s> | Promoting analysis and solution of trial-production, experimental quality problems, and after-sales problems | Ensuring that the project research and development process is under control | Encouraging quality target implementation at all stages of the project</s> | 1. Global travel insurance for employees traveling while on business | 2. Company sponsored retirement plan with 100% vesting and up to 5% match | 3. Life and AD&D Insurance | 4. Employee Assistance Program | 5. Six Paid Holidays, and one floating holiday per a quarter equivalent to 4 per calendar year</s>

Associate Director of SEC Reporting