Associate Manager, Accounting (Remote)

What you'll do:

• You will work on various special projects and ad hoc analysis as assigned.
• You will become a key business partner by collaborating with relevant cross-functional stakeholders, including the wider Accounting team, FP&A, investor relations, legal, tax, among others.
• You will assist in the preparation/review of periodic accounting entries and reconciliations, as required. This may include the review of the accounting for capitalized software development, stock compensation, among others.
• You will assist in the preparation, coordination, and review of disclosures and workings associated with quarterly Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings. These primarily include Forms 10-Q and 10-K, but may include others as required.
• You will ensure the above filings are in compliance with SEC and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) requirements, including XBRL tagging.
• You will provide technical accounting guidance for other projects or non-standard transactions, such as business acquisitions or disposals, goodwill impairment analysis, segment reporting, investments, equity modifications, among others.
• You will manage at least one or a number of accounting professionals in their tasks, including setting their goals and objectives, career mentorship, reviewing their work and providing feedback, etc.
• You will support the Investor Relations team through the provision of timely and accurate financial information, review of key earnings information, and provision of other insights as part of the process to communicate Yelp’s results through the quarterly Shareholder Letter.
• You will oversee and manage the timeliness of supporting documentation to auditors (PBC list) for both external financial reporting audits and SOX related requests and interact with and resolve auditor questions as they arise.
• You will assist with coordinating the review and approval of 10-Q and 10-K filings with key stakeholders, including senior management of Yelp, external auditors, internal and external legal counsel, the Yelp Disclosure Committee, and Audit Committee.
• You will ensure compliance with policies and procedures in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (“SOX”) requirements. Also, liaise with both internal and external auditors on the coordination of SOX testing, and ensure the resolution and remediation of any issues identified.
• You will research relevant accounting literature and provide technical memos and guidance to ensure that Yelp is accounting for any changes in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This includes research and assessment of new accounting pronouncements that will impact Yelp, leading the implementation project for those new standards, and communicating to management, business partners and auditors the results of those findings.
• You will assist and lead various other projects, including those related to SOX such as the implementation of control flowcharts, or other new system implementations that impact SOX or SEC reporting.

What we're looking for in you:

• You have the ability to delegate and mentor, demonstrating a team-oriented mentality.
• You have strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• You have experience working on SEC filings for a publicly traded company (from either an audit background or working within a company).
• You ideally have Big 4 public accounting experience.
• CPA required with a minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience
• You ideally have experience with Workiva SEC filing software (Wdesk).You are knowledgeable regarding SOX and interactions with external auditors.
• You display very strong attention to detail.
• You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You have a B.S./B.A. in Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent degree.
• You have strong analytical skills with the ability to follow through and efficiently implement process improvement.
• You have an excellent knowledge of US GAAP and accounting research methods.
• You are a self starter with the ability to work with minimal direction in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
• You have a proven ability to work across many departments with varying levels of staff to solve problems and achieve results.

What you'll get:

• 15 days PTO per year for first 2 years of employment (accrual begins on date of hire); number of PTO days increases after 2 years of tenure, 7 paid wellness days, 12 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday
• Health Savings, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts
• Compensation is $84,000 - $142,000 annually. You may also be offered a bonus and benefits.
• Up to 14 weeks of parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Available your first day: Full medical, vision, and dental (Employee-only plans available at no cost to the employee)