Senior Accountant

D-Wave is the leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. Our mission is to unlock the power of quantum computing for the world. We do this by delivering customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, cybersecurity, fault detection, and financial modeling. D-Wave’s systems are being used by some of the world’s most advanced organizations, including NEC, Volkswagen, DENSO, Lockheed Martin, USRA, USC, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. To date, D-Wave has raised over $300 million in equity and is the beneficiary of multiple Canadian government grant and loan programs.

With the continued growth of the company, D-Wave has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role will be responsible for accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, full-cycle reporting, including SaaS revenue recognition and inventory accounting. This role will also serve as the subject matter expert on various accounting systems to support the business (Netsuite, equity management system, process optimization), special accounting projects, and will enhance and maintain the highest quality of internal controls over financial reporting (Sox 404). The applicant must demonstrate the ability to drive processes with various stakeholders to ensure achievement of deadlines and objectives.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of public accounting experience, ideally in the tech industry. The individual must have the ability to be a strategic thinker while having the ability to get into the day-to-day details. This is a hands-on accounting role.

Responsabilities:

Ownership of the period-end close process, in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment, to ensure month-end accounting transactions are recorded completely and accurately
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages
Prepare workpapers to support the financial reporting process and external auditor reviews and audits
Apply ASC 606 in D-Wave’s software as a service (“SaaS”) environment, as a means towards accurately recording revenue, and develop a strong partnership with the sales team
Responsible for recording inventory accounting transactions for all inventory locations, including participation in inventory counts and preparation of inventory to general ledger reconciliations
Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting systems and implementation of various software tools, working closing with the Systems team
Provide ongoing support for business process improvements and change management projects, through implementation, communication, and training of internal stakeholders
Maintain the Company’s stock options and other equity balances, including tracking options and warrants, preparing monthly stock-based compensation expense entries, and tracking the Company’s outstanding shares
Actively participate in the Company’s design and documentation, as well as assessment of the effectiveness, of internal controls over financial reporting, and work closely with the external auditors (quarterly/annually)
Assist in the preparation of tax reporting in Canada and the United States;
Other general accounting tasks as required.
Collaborate cross functionally with other departments including Financial Reporting, FP&A, Tax, and Legal, to facilitate timely reviews, collect feedback and resolve issues effectively
Build partnerships and relationships, internally across the organization and externally, that lead to the highest levels of collaboration and effectiveness

Who you are:

You pride yourself on being a team player and taking a very-hands on approach in this fast-paced environment
You have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, and you are a critical thinker who can foresee potential obstacles and propose alternative approaches
You have strong written and verbal communication skills that will support decision-making on technical areas with internal and external partners

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
In process or completed accounting designation
2 + years’ experience in public accounting
Strong knowledge of revenue recognition in a SaaS based business
Experience working in a multi-currency and multi entity environment
Software technology industry experience strongly preferred
Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and financial software (Coupa, Carta/ShareWorks/Computershare) preferred
Proficient with financial software and data analytics
Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, including developing, and overseeing the documentation of policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with SOX requirements
Excellent understanding of US GAAP accounting principles
Experience collaborating with internal and external teams, to achieve deadlines and objectives
Strong independent research ability and analytical skills
Customer service oriented, with both internal and external customers
Proficiency in performing consolidations with a mid-tier ERP system (ideally NetSuite)
Experience implementing systems, processes, and controls (Supported by D-Wave’s Business Systems team)

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted.

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

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