Director of Technical Accounting & Reporting
Job Description
Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.
About the Role
As Agility continues its trajectory as a public enterprise, we are seeking an experienced Director of Technical Accounting & Reporting to build, lead, and scale our newly formed Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting branch.
This is a high-impact, zero-to-one leadership role. Operating in a newly public environment, you will be responsible for building this function from the ground up, establishing scalable SEC reporting processes, managing key external advisory partners, and driving reporting innovation. You will collaborate with our systems team to align our ongoing NetSuite environment with technical reporting needs, while spearheading the deployment of modern tools to optimize our financial reporting and compliance infrastructure.
About the Work
1.Technical Accounting & Internal Controls
- Core Technical Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert on key areas including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), valuation analysis, and address other complex, non-routine transactions as they arise.
- Technical Memos & Policies: Draft, update, and enforce audit-ready technical white papers and company-wide accounting policies.
- SOX & Internal Controls: Collaborate across the broader accounting organization to develop, implement, and maintain appropriate Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance frameworks and internal controls over financial reporting.
2. SEC External Reporting & Investor Support
- Public Company Filings: Lead the preparation, review, and filing of all periodic SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), ensuring strict compliance with SEC regulations, US GAAP, and XBRL requirements.
- Earnings & Investor Relations: Collaborate with IR and FP&A teams on quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, non-GAAP reconciliations, and conference call scripts.
3. Outside Vendor & Advisory Management
- External Advisory Oversight: Manage and hold accountable key external advisory partners, including external valuation specialists, technical accounting consultants, and tax advisory firms.
- Auditor & Legal Collaboration: Serve as the primary operational liaison managing deliverables and timelines with our external auditors and legal counsel.
4. Process & Systems Integration
- Process Infrastructure: Establish robust workflows, financial reporting calendars, and public company compliance standards across the team.
- NetSuite Implementation Support: Partner with finance and IT leadership on our ongoing NetSuite ERP implementation, ensuring system architecture and posting logics comply with technical GAAP standards.
- Reporting & Compliance Innovation: Identify, evaluate, and implement modern systems, automation tools, and software solutions to digitize, streamline, and scale our external reporting and compliance processes.
About You
- Experience: 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, combining public accounting background with in-house public company reporting and technical accounting experience.
- Credentials: CPA or Chartered Accountant Designation
- Public Company Expertise: Direct public company experience is required, with hands-on ownership of SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and SEC compliance.
- Technical Mastery: Deep technical capability in US GAAP, SEC regulations, XBRL, and core standard implementation (ASC 606, 842, 718).
- Vendor Management: Proven track record of managing external specialists, auditors, and consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes under strict deadlines.
- Team Building & Leadership: Demonstrated experience recruiting, hiring, and scaling high-performing accounting talent from the ground up.
- Systems Agility: Familiarity with modern financial ecosystems and an appetite for evaluating new reporting technologies, with direct exposure to NetSuite environments preferred.
Bonus Points
- Strong executive presence with experience explaining complex accounting topics to leadership and auditors.
- Ability to work cross-functionally across accounting operations to design internal controls without requiring a dedicated internal audit team.
- High adaptability and problem-solving skills suited for scaling operations in a newly public environment.
Location
- This is a fully remote role with the option to work hybrid if a commutable distance from our Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA offices.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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Job Details
- Department
- G&A
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Remote (Remote)
- Posted
- Compensation
- $165,000 - $258,000 per year
About Agility Robotics
Agility Robotics builds Digit, a human-centric multi-purpose robot designed for logistics work. Their bipedal robots are built to work alongside people in spaces designed for humans, with a focus on warehouse automation and material handling.
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