Sr. Technical Accountant

About us:

Based in Berkeley, CA, UPSIDE Foods grows meat, poultry, and seafood directly from real animal cells without the need to raise and slaughter billions of animals. In doing so, the company aims to address some of the most pressing environmental, animal welfare, and public health challenges, while still giving people the meat they love.

Founded as the world’s first cultivated meat company in 2015, UPSIDE Foods (formerly Memphis Meats) has achieved numerous industry-defining milestones, including being the first company to produce multiple species of meat (beef, chicken, and duck) and to sell a cultivated meat product in the United States. The company believes that people shouldn’t have to choose between the foods they love and a thriving planet, and is working to build a better food system with access to delicious, humane, and sustainable meat, poultry, and seafood.

UPSIDE Foods has won various industry awards, including New York Times’ Good Tech Awards, FastCo’s Next Big Thing in Tech and World Changing Ideas Awards, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources. UPSIDE Foods has raised a total of $608 million. 

About This Job: 

UPSIDE Foods is growing and entering an exciting new period of its history around scaling up our operations as we enter into commercialization. As the Sr Technical Accountant, you’ll be the resident expert in technical accounting research and play a critical contributor role during the audit. The position involves researching and interpreting accounting literature, developing technical accounting memos, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP and delivery of high-quality financial reporting. This role reports into the General Accounting Manager, and works alongside a collaborative team of accounting, finance, and ERP professionals. 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Lead the technical accounting analysis for any complex, unusual, and/or significant transactions and provide technical accounting guidance across all functions, ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. GAAP and disclosure requirements
• Research and interpret U.S. GAAP to develop and present clear accounting positions to management and participate in discussions with external auditors
• Drive audit readiness by preparing high-quality technical memorandums to support  positions, changes, or highly complex accounting topics  (e.g. share-based compensation, leases, intangibles)
• Assist in preparation of the financial statements and various footnotes, including the statement of cash flows
• Track and assess new ASC disclosure requirements and make updates accordingly
• Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure ongoing alignment with evolving business operations and U.S. GAAP requirements
• Propose journal entries and support General Accounting Manager with preliminary reviews for other accounting teammates at month end close
• Own designated month end close responsibilities for other general areas of accounting
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance reporting timelines, accuracy, and automation across the close and reporting process
• Help with other special finance projects and ad-hoc requests 

About You: 

• 5+ years of relevant work experience including two years in public accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP with experience researching and applying FASB ASC guidance and evaluating Big 4 firm interpretations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear recommendations 
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel  
• Experience with ERP required, Microsoft Business Central a plus 
• Technical accounting experience with CPG a plus 
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, and/or Big 4 Audit Experience a bonus  
• Candidates local to the SF Bay area with ability to commute to our Emeryville offices are preferred. Remote candidates will be considered in the following states (only): CA, CO, GA, IL, MA, MO, NC, UT, WA

Who You’ll Work With:

• This role will most frequently interact with our FP&A, ERP, and Legal departments

Compensation Range: $112,000 - $135,000* 

• Pay may vary depending on factors including location, job-related knowledge, and skills

UPSIDE Benefits! 

• Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!
• 83-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical [including HSA and FSA], dental, and vision)
• Pet insurance for your furry family members!
• Unlimited PTO
• Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities 

UPSIDE Foods is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Our company-wide mission is to create a product for everyone, so we are deeply committed to having teams and leaders that reflect this mission.