Staff Accountant

About the role

The Elevator Pitch Evolv is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its financial operations and ensure the integrity and accuracy of its accounting records. This role is ideal for someone with up to 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably from a Big 4 or public company, to join a high-growth organization and build foundational skills in financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Understand the organizational structure and your responsibilities within Evolv.
• Build relationships within the Accounting team and key internal partners.
• Understand Evolv's accounting policies, processes, systems (NetSuite, Salesforce, Workiva, Blackline), and internal controls.
• Take ownership of month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Ensure timely execution of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and contribute to remediating any material weaknesses.
• Research technical accounting matters, such as new accounting standards and business transactions.
• Support the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q/K, Proxy Statement, 8-K, and others.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and deepen your understanding of team roles and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a strong grasp of Evolv's SOX control framework, with full remediation of material weaknesses in your area.
• Lead technical accounting research and clearly communicate findings across the business.
• Help accelerate close timelines and improve reporting accuracy.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to peers, sharing your technical knowledge and promoting a collaborative team culture.
• Confidently respond to auditor inquiries during quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
• Approach challenges with curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset—actively identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Up to 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience; Big 4 and/or public company experience preferred but not required.
• CPA or CPA track is a plus, but not required.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite experience a plus).
• Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment through a public accounting firm or publicly traded company preferred.
• Experience serving as a point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Qualifications

• Sharp attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Team-first mindset.

Skills

• Financial Acumen.
• Technical Development.
• Team Engagement.
• Innovation.
• Reporting.

Benefits

• Equity as part of your total compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 401(k) plan (with 2% company match).
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you.
• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development.
• Subscription to Calm.

Pay

The base salary range for this full-time position is $65,000 - $103,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

This role is based out of the HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts, with a minimum of 3 days per week flexibility on being remote some days.

Leadership

This role reports to the Accounting Manager. The team is a group of professionals committed to compliance and best practices, trust, collaboration, and on-going development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive, and fun!

Compensation and Transparency Statement

We are committed to fair pay practices and regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values. Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.