Accounting Manager

At Lyft, our mission is to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation. To do this, we start with our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization.

Lyft is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Accounting Manager to join its Controllership team. This role encompasses day to day controllership duties, as well as involvement in project based initiatives to scale the operational side of these accounting processes. The candidate should expect to leverage current skill sets, while also focusing on learning quickly and adding value to the current processes in a fast paced, public company environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the revenue cycle, including managing collectibles, deferred revenues, and compliance with revenue recognition policies.
• Maintain relationships with EDC, joint ventures, and tax business partners; manage related quarterly entries and processes.
• Assist in the review and preparation of financial statements, journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Plan and execute accounting processes according to monthly close calendar timelines.
• Collaborate with Finance and other business partners for information gathering and advising on accounting considerations, including streamlining accounting transactions for new business areas.
• Support the reporting process, including gathering financial data for SEC document disclosures and external audit support.
• Develop and implement scalable accounting processes for accurate financial reporting and SOX compliance.
• Actively participate and collaborate in system implementations and integration activities.
• Prepare government reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting as needed.
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc tasks in Accounting/Finance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5-6 years of Accounting experience, including Big 4 and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and Revenue Recognition principles.
• Proactive, independent worker with excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Skilled in accounting research, problem-solving, and multitasking.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual (English and French); Ability to communicate effectively in English for dealing with English-speaking colleagues outside Quebec

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, including family coverage
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health support programs
• Healthcare Spending Account (HSA)
• Fertility and family-building support
• Complimentary lunch, snacks, beverages, coffee, and tea in our offices
• Additional holidays (13 in 2024, 5 more than the legal requirement)
• 15 days of paid time off, with an extra day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 25 days
• 4 floating holidays per year
• 10 paid sick days annually
• Occasional company-wide recharge days (5 in 2024)
• Up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave, subject to certain conditions, for biological, adoptive, and foster parents
• And other special benefits related to our services

Lyft proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy.  Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.  Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process.  Please contact your recruiter now if you wish to make such a request.

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Thursdays and a team-specific third day. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid