Senior Accountant

About the role

The Elevator Pitch Evolv is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a critical role in managing and enhancing our financial reporting processes, internal controls, and SOX compliance environment. This position is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional with public accounting and/or public company experience who can independently own key financial reporting and accounting areas while partnering cross-functionally to strengthen financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of Evolv's organizational structure, business model, and key financial drivers.
• Build relationships across Accounting, Finance, IT, Legal, and other cross-functional teams.
• Gain proficiency in Evolv's business applications (NetSuite, Salesforce, Workiva, Blackline) and internal control environment, including SOX processes.
• Support SEC reporting processes (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy), helping to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support the execution and documentation of SOX controls, ensuring timely completion and identification of control gaps or inefficiencies.
• Independently own and execute key components of the month-end close, including complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist in maintaining and updating control documentation, including process narratives and support for audit readiness.
• Assist with technical accounting research and document positions related to transactions and evolving business initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Demonstrate ownership and subject-matter expertise over assigned financial reporting, accounting areas and related SOX controls.
• Play a key role in strengthening the internal control environment, including identifying control design improvements and supporting remediation efforts.
• Act as a primary liaison for audit procedures in assigned areas, supporting external audit requests and walkthroughs.
• Drive improvements in the close process to increase efficiency and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to ERP and system-related initiatives, helping optimize accounting processes and internal controls.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Requirements

• CPA license or candidates who are actively pursuing certification are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience working in a SOX-compliant environment through a public accounting firm or publicly traded company.
• Hands-on experience applying US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition rules.
• Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842.
• Experience preparing or reviewing revenue-related journal entries, accruals, or reconciliations.
• NetSuite ERP experience is preferred.
• Experience serving as a point of contact for external auditors on revenue-related testing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match).
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you.
• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development.
• Subscription to Calm.