Senior Accountant

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Who We Are

Persado provides the only Motivation AI platform that generates personalised communications at scale, inspiring each individual to engage and act. Many of the world's largest brands, including Ally Bank, Coach, Dropbox, Kate Spade, JP Morgan Chase, Marks & Spencer, and Verizon, rely on Persado to engage customers across their journey, from acquisition communications to online cart conversion. Persado's Generative AI for the enterprise is trained on more than 100 billion digital business language impressions across industries, enabling marketers to motivate customers and drive significant business value. Persado has been recognised by CB Insights as the top Leader for Generative AI Text Content Generation.

As an employer, Persado is committed to creating a place where everyone's unique perspective is valued. We understand that our team members and our inclusive culture are what make Persado special. Persado is proud to be named on Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies list in 2020 and Built In's Best Places To Work in 2021 & 2022.

What We Are Looking For

We're looking for a driven professional to join our dynamic in-house Accounting team! Reporting directly to our Director of Finance & Accounting, you'll play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing our financial operations across both the UK and the US. You'll be at the heart of ensuring our financial records are accurate, timely, and reflective of our high standards.

Month-End Process

• Oversight of the month-end close.
• Oversee the consolidation of Group financial results.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed.

Year-End & Audit Process

• Be the go-to for managing our year-end audit, preparing statutory accounts under US GAAP

Key focus areas include:

• Footnote disclosures (e.g., leases, equity, stock-based compensation).
• 409(a) stock price valuations and equity accounting.
• Managing deferred revenue, derivative valuations, and warrant accounting.
• Stock-based compensation and ASC 606 compliance.

Financial System & Process Improvement

• Drive improvements in financial systems and processes to enhance data accuracy and efficiency.
• Spearhead system integrations to streamline the flow of financial information across the group.

Payments & Banking

• Manage banking operations and ensure timely payment releases.
• Collaborate with Corporate FP&A on working capital management.

Additional Projects

• Support tax return filings, statutory filings, and investor reporting.
• Jump into ad hoc financial projects and add value where it matters most, like investor reporting.

What You Bring

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 1-2 years post-qualification experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, particularly in equity accounting (preferred).
• Proficiency in MSOffice, GSuite, and accounting systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, able to present complex financial information clearly.

What We Offer

• Persado's hybrid working model empowers both remote and in-office work equitably.
• Competitive and equitable compensation with generous benefits packages globally.
• 401k matching (USA); Pension Scheme (Certain EU locations) to prepare for your future.
• We encourage professional growth through our dedicated enablement and training, as well as on demand tools and resources.
• Employee Enrichment Fund to pursue a passion or upgrade your home office.
• Structured onboarding program to ensure a confident start and long-term success for new hires.
• Strong emphasis on career development and mobility, continuous feedback loops and performance management.
• Flexible time off to support work-life harmony (including Summer Fridays and a one week Winter Holiday Break).
• #PersadoCares: two paid Volunteer days per year and charitable donation match.
• Robust Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives; culture month celebrations, monthly diverse speaker series, commitment to bias-free recruitment, ERGs (#culture, #mindsmatter, #parents, #women, #green, #pride - and more).

Valuing diversity at Persado means recognising and respecting human differences and similarities. Persado is committed to diversity with respect to all aspects of employment. All decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, employee training and development, and all other terms and conditions of employment, will be made without regard to race, religious beliefs, colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical and mental disability, age, ancestry or place of origin.