We are seeking an expert technical accountant to join our Corporate Reporting team. The role represents an incredible opportunity for professional development in a supportive, team-based culture.
Are you someone with technical, problem-solving abilities who enjoys working with others to turn challenges identified into clearly defined recommendations, and can translate them into delivered and documented results?
We invite applicants to come join the team! We're waiting to hear back!
Role responsibilities
- Collaborating with finance partners and across Arm to ensure accurate application of US GAAP and IFRS.
- Workload and responsibilities are shared with our in-house Technical Accountant and external advisers. Shared-responsibility for accounting conclusions and policies being practically implemented through a comprehensive process of enquiry, corroboration, analysis, recommendation, and documentation.
- Presenting technical accounting issues and concluding in written technical papers for the Senior Director of Corporate Reporting and CAO.
- Coordinating external audit, managing Auditor queries in technical areas and judgements.
- Maintain internal accounting policies to ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS and shareholder requirements. Deliver support, training and knowledge-sharing on accounting topics to finance and non-finance colleagues throughout the business.
- Significant opportunities to assist on projects and strategic decision-making as a representative for Finance.
Required Qualifications & Experience
CPA, ACA or equivalent. PCAOB audit experience as an auditor. Experience writing technical memos in a company role for PCAOB auditors.
Deep technical knowledge and experience of IFRS and US GAAP as well as their differences. An ability to research and interpret accounting guidance in judgemental scenarios. Able to consider technical accounting topics with a strategic, forward-looking approach to risks and opportunities.
Experience in investments and M&A accounting. Prior involvement in disclosures for SEC financial reporting of 6-Ks/20-Fs.
Phenomenal communication style to articulate complicated technical matters to non-finance individuals. Dynamic, curious, confident, and have a friendly manner but able to challenge others skilfully. Capable of moving at pace to drive progress with collaborators to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery.
“Nice to Have” Skills and Experience:
Experience in applications of automation and AI in financial processes
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.