What’s so interesting about this role?

Grindr is looking for a Director of SEC Reporting and Accounting Policy to establish processes to support the company’s accurate and timely filings with the SEC, and to ensure the company’s accounting policies are well documented and applied consistently. This role will improve operational efficiency, work with cross-functional teams, and prepare disclosures, all with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.  In this role, you will be a key member of our Controllership function, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced start-up environment. 

What’s the job?

SEC Reporting and Accounting Policy

• Establish and execute the SEC financial reporting process involving the preparation and filling of Company’s Forms 10-Q, Form 10-K, and other filings as needed
• Responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and completing GAAP checklists
• Strong technical accounting skills with extensive knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting standards
• Research guidance, prepare accounting memos, and work with external auditors to align on key areas, including but not limited to stock based compensation, debt, and business combinations
• Preparation of analysis of actual and projected quarterly outstanding basic and diluted shares for EPS calculations
• Lead the company’s implementation of new accounting standards by evaluating the impact of new and emerging accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain corporate accounting policies to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Monitor emerging guidance from regulators and financial reporting trends within the industry to proactively communicate impact to leadership
• Manage filings and documentation in Workiva 
• Implement and maintain a system of internal controls that ensures that financial reporting is compliant with GAAP
• Manage the quarter-end and year-end certification process and activities required for compliance
• Support special projects and workflow process improvements

What we’ll love about you

• 10+ years of experience of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in public accounting
• CPA is required
• Workiva experience
• Functional experience with Oracle platforms a plus
• Prior experience in managing and developing employees
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting
• Extremely proficient in Excel
• Detailed oriented, result driven, resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity, ability to work cross functionally
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, organizational and time management skills
• Technology and/or media experience preferred

What you’ll love about us

• Mission and Impact: Grindr is the world-leading LGTBQ social networking service. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGTBQ people around the world
• Remote First: We have satellite offices in LA, NYC, and Chicago, and are remote first across the US and Canada. More than 30% of our employees work outside of cities where we have satellite offices
• Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents
• Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the US
• Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and equity
• Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more
• Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, and food, one-time home-office setup stipend, and company-sponsored events

About Grindr

Our mission is to connect queer people with one another and the world. Since launching in 2009, Grindr has grown into the world’s largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. We have millions of daily users who use our location-based technology in almost every country in every corner of the planet. 

As a newly public company, we proudly represent a modern LGBTQ lifestyle that’s expanding into new platforms. From social issues to original content, we’re continuing to blaze innovative paths with a meaningful impact for our community. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of core values including user obsession, openness and exploration, a bias for action, and strong support of the LGBTQ community. We’re looking to build a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who believe in our mission, align with our values, and who are excited to work on a product obsessed with building meaningful connections for its user base.

Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer

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