This is a hybrid role based out of our New York City or San Francisco offices and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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, enjoys working in a fast-paced start-up environment, and has a strong sense of ownership.

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 (including cash flow and equity), 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 emerging transactions
• Prepare entries for assigned areas, including but not limited to stock based compensation, debt, and business combinations
• Preparation 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.
• Manage filings and documentation in Workiva
• Implement and maintain a system of internal controls that ensures that financial reporting is compliant with GAAP
• Design, identify, and execute SOX controls for assigned areas
• Support special projects and workflow process improvements
• Ad hoc projects, as needed

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
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting
• Strong sense of ownership
• Detailed oriented, result driven, resourceful, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong desire to establish and improve cross functional working relationships
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, organizational and time management skills
• Prior experience in managing and developing employees
• Technology and/or media experience preferred
• Functional experience with Oracle platforms a plus