Hey there!Bird launched micromobility. Now we’re shaping its future.We’re Bird, and we’re on a mission to transform the way the world moves one ride at a time. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to move freely, discover new possibilities, and create a cleaner, more connected future. To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.Who We AreBird is a global leader in micromobility, dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates, leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet their shared mobility and climate goals and provide a reliable, affordable, and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than eighty-seven million rides in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.Job SummaryAs a high-impact Accountin Manager reporting to the VP, Controllership, you will manage the G/L team and oversee end-to-end close processes to produce comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial statements. You will serve as a strategic partner to Finance, Treasury, and Operations, implementing the structure and internal controls necessary to support the company’s rapid expansion. This role owns the G/L and reconciliation functions while driving technical projects—such as new GAAP pronouncement adoption and growth initiatives—to ensure rigorous compliance in an evolving environment.Responsibilities<ul><li>Month-End Close: Develop, maintain, and enforce a detailed Month-End Close Schedule, assigning specific tasks and deadlines to team members (AP, AR, Payroll, and Tax), while leading the close meetings.</li><li>General Ledger &amp; Reconciliation: Prepare monthly close journal entries, GL account reconciliations as assigned, and foreign currency revaluations.</li><li>Financial Analysis &amp; Reporting: Prepare monthly consolidated and regional flux analyses, investigating drivers behind significant fluctuations to produce detailed reporting packages for leadership.</li><li>Process Optimization: Partner across departments to develop and refine accounting systems and workflows, focusing on simplifying existing processes and establishing clear accountability across all teams.</li><li>Audit Support: Assist with the fulfillment of annual audit requests by preparing supporting schedules, providing necessary documentation, and ensuring timely responses to auditor inquiries.</li><li>Payroll Accounting: Record monthly payroll journal entries and partner with the payroll team to analyze and document period-over-period variances in employee compensation and benefits.</li><li>Technical Accounting: Assist in drafting technical memos and formalizing standard operating procedures for key cycles, including revenue recognition and inventory management, to ensure US GAAP compliance and operational consistency.</li></ul>Must Haves<ul><li>University degree  or College diploma in Finance or a related discipline</li><li>6+ years of experience in accounting or finance profession(s)</li><li>1+ years of people-managing experience</li><li>CPA license</li><li>Thorough understanding of US GAAP</li><li>Ability to remain flexible in a constantly changing environment, while demonstrating strong management, team-building, business-partnering, and prioritization skills</li><li>Experience managing the complexities of multi-entity and multi-national organizations, including intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translations.</li></ul>Highly Desired<ul><li>Experience in national or multi-national public accounting firms</li><li>Experience with public-companies</li><li>Experience with NetSuite (or equivalent) and FloQast (or equivalent)</li><li>Working knowledge of IFRS</li></ul>Salary Range: $111,900 - 151,500<h3>Why Bird Matters</h3>Every time you hop on a Bird, you’re helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride:<ul><li>Freedom: We're the bridge that connects you to every experience—simple, convenient, and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.</li><li>Exploration: We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences, sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.</li><li>Community: Taking a Bird is an act of citizenship. We create a sense of belonging and unity, knowing that the richer our communities become, the richer our lives become.</li><li>Sustainability: Our electric vehicles reduce gas-powered car usage and lower carbon emissions. We enable responsible choices, creating tangible impact and driving progress toward a cleaner future.</li></ul>Culture at BirdWe're an ambitious, smart, and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.Perks Up!We want you to succeed and thrive here, so we offer a few sweet perks:<ul><li>Plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.</li><li>A work-from-home stipend.</li><li>An employer-paid healthcare package.</li><li>Of course, Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be!</li></ul>Bird is the worldBird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more, Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.#LI-Remote

Bird operates as a dockless electric scooter company developing a vehicle sharing platform. They work closely with cities to help make transportation better and more environmentally friendly.

Manager, Accounting 

Hey there!Bird launched micromobility. Now we’re shaping its future.We’re Bird, and we’re on a mission to&nbsp;transform the way the world moves one ride at a time. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to move freely, discover new possibilities, and create a cleaner, more connected future. To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.Who We AreBird is a global leader in micromobility, dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates, leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet their shared mobility and climate goals and provide a reliable, affordable, and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than eighty-seven million rides in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.Job SummaryAs a high-impact Accountin Manager reporting to the VP, Controllership, you will manage the G/L team and oversee end-to-end close processes to produce comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial statements. You will serve as a strategic partner to Finance, Treasury, and Operations, implementing the structure and internal controls necessary to support the company’s rapid expansion. This role owns the G/L and reconciliation functions while driving technical projects—such as new GAAP pronouncement adoption and growth initiatives—to ensure rigorous compliance in an evolving environment.Responsibilities<ul><li>Month-End Close: Develop, maintain, and enforce a detailed Month-End Close Schedule, assigning specific tasks and deadlines to team members (AP, AR, Payroll, and Tax), while leading the close meetings.</li><li>General Ledger &amp; Reconciliation: Prepare monthly close journal entries, GL account reconciliations as assigned, and foreign currency revaluations.</li><li>Financial Analysis &amp; Reporting: Prepare monthly consolidated and regional flux analyses, investigating drivers behind significant fluctuations to produce detailed reporting packages for leadership.</li><li>Process Optimization: Partner across departments to develop and refine accounting systems and workflows, focusing on simplifying existing processes and establishing clear accountability across all teams.</li><li>Audit Support: Assist with the fulfillment of annual audit requests by preparing supporting schedules, providing necessary documentation, and ensuring timely responses to auditor inquiries.</li><li>Payroll Accounting: Record monthly payroll journal entries and partner with the payroll team to analyze and document period-over-period variances in employee compensation and benefits.</li><li>Technical Accounting: Assist in drafting technical memos and formalizing standard operating procedures for key cycles, including revenue recognition and inventory management, to ensure US GAAP compliance and operational consistency.</li></ul>Must Haves<ul><li>University degree&nbsp; or College diploma in Finance or a related discipline</li><li>6+ years of experience in accounting or finance profession(s)</li><li>1+ years of people-managing experience</li><li>CPA license</li><li>Thorough understanding of US GAAP</li><li>Ability to remain flexible in a constantly changing environment, while demonstrating strong management, team-building, business-partnering, and prioritization skills</li><li>Experience managing the complexities of multi-entity and multi-national organizations, including intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translations.</li></ul>Highly Desired<ul><li>Experience in national or multi-national public accounting firms</li><li>Experience with public-companies</li><li>Experience with NetSuite (or equivalent) and FloQast (or equivalent)</li><li>Working knowledge of IFRS</li></ul>Salary Range: $111,900 - 151,500<h3>Why Bird Matters</h3>Every time you hop on a Bird, you’re helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride:<ul><li>Freedom: We're the bridge that connects you to every experience—simple, convenient, and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.</li><li>Exploration: We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences, sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.</li><li>Community: Taking a Bird is an act of citizenship. We create a sense of belonging and unity, knowing that the richer our communities become, the richer our lives become.</li><li>Sustainability: Our electric vehicles reduce gas-powered car usage and lower carbon emissions. We enable responsible choices, creating tangible impact and driving progress toward a cleaner future.</li></ul>Culture at BirdWe're an ambitious, smart, and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.Perks Up!We want you to succeed and thrive here, so we offer a few sweet perks:<ul><li>Plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.</li><li>A work-from-home stipend.</li><li>An employer-paid healthcare package.</li><li>Of course, Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be!</li></ul>Bird is the worldBird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions.&nbsp;For these reasons and more, Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.#LI-Remote

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