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Shift5

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Cybersecurity • Transport • Aerospace

Shift5 is a company that provides an observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), bringing order to the complexity of onboard data in critical defense and transportation assets. Their solutions are designed to enhance the security, availability, safety, resilience, and reliability of fleets through real-time data access and observability. Shift5's services include predictive maintenance, cybersecurity, compliance, and GPS integrity, serving industries such as defense, aviation, and rail. The company aims to unlock the complete ecosystem of onboard data, enabling operations, maintenance, and cybersecurity teams to make rapid and well-informed decisions.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2019

🔒 Cybersecurity

🚗 Transport

🚀 Aerospace

💰 $50M Series B on 2022-02

📋 Description

• Own the Core Accounting Function: Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, A/R, A/P, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and the monthly/quarterly/yearly financial close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP. • Scale Systems & Processes: Drive continuous process improvement across the accounting function. • Develop and Maintain Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment that safeguards company assets and ensures financial data integrity as the company grows in complexity. • Manage Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements and reports for senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders (investors, lenders). • Oversee Complex Revenue and Project Accounting: Manage revenue recognition and project-based accounting across a diverse portfolio of commercial and government customers, ensuring proper cost allocation and compliance with contractual terms. • Equity and Stock Administration: Manage all aspects of equity and stock administration, including option grants, exercises, cancellations, repurchases, and vesting. • Serve as a Strategic Partner: Collaborate closely with the FP&A team to ensure data integrity for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. • Lead Audits and Compliance: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the annual financial audit process through audit report issuance. • Mentor and Develop the Team: Build and lead a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

🎯 Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • An active CPA license is highly preferred. • Deep technical knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks. • A proven track record of scaling accounting functions, including developing policies, implementing systems, and improving processes from the ground up. • Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically, thinking big picture as well as being comfortable rolling up sleeves to execute detailed accounting work. • Hands-on experience with ERP systems, with NetSuite experience being a significant plus. Experience with equity management platforms (Carta or equivalent). • Exceptional analytical skills, strong organizational abilities, impeccable attention to detail, and a commitment to financial integrity. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. • Deep experience within a private venture-capital (VC) or private-equity (PE) backed company is required. • Strong understanding of US GAAP, including, but not limited to, ASC 606 for Revenue Recognition, ASC 718 for Stock-Based Compensation, and ASC 350-40 for Capitalization of Internal-Use Software. • Experience in inventory management is a plus, but not required. • Familiarity with U.S. Government contract accounting (e.g., FAR) is a plus, but not required.

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families • Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions • Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance • Uncapped paid time off policy • Flexible work & remote work policy • Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)