Job Description

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.

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Director of Financial Reporting to join our finance team. This pivotal role will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, including SEC reporting, technical accounting, corporate consolidations, GAAP financial reporting, and international accounting. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial regulations, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing complex financial operations. This role will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and will sit in Lyft's San Francisco headquarters on a weekly hybrid schedule. If you are a seasoned financial reporting professional with a passion for excellence and a desire to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

SEC Reporting:

  Lead the preparation and filing of all SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, and other required filings.
  Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and timely submission of all reports.
  Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address any regulatory changes and their impact on financial reporting.

Technical Accounting:

Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and new accounting standards.
Stay current with changes in accounting standards and assess their impact on the company’s financial statements.
Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.

Corporate Consolidations:

Oversee the consolidation of financial statements for the entire organization, including domestic and international subsidiaries.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of consolidated financial statements.
Manage intercompany transactions and eliminations.

GAAP Financial Reporting:

 Lead the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements.
 Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
 Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process.

International Accounting:

  Oversee the accounting and financial reporting for international operations.
  Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulations.
  Manage foreign currency transactions and translations.

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership role
Extensive experience with SEC reporting and technical accounting, preferably with "Big 4" public accounting firms.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and international accounting standards.
Proven track record in managing corporate consolidations and complex financial operations.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong leadership and team management skills.

Additional Attributes:

Resourceful and forward-thinking, with a hands-on approach to solving ambiguous and unsolved problems.
Experienced in leading large cross-functional teams and directly managing small teams, fostering collaboration to drive impact.
Skilled in influencing and partnering with diverse stakeholders, including technical and business-minded leaders.
Passionate about educating, mentoring, and teaching partners the values and business impact of technical accounting.
Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits:

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
401(k) plan to help save for your future
18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
Pre-tax commuter benefits
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