Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

About Life360

Life360's mission is to keep people close to the ones they love. Our category-leading mobile app and Tile tracking devices empower members to protect the people, pets, and things they care about most with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch. Life360 serves approximately 66 million monthly active users (MAU), as of March 31, 2024, across more than 150 countries.

Life360 delivers peace of mind and enhances everyday family life with seamless coordination for all the moments that matter, big and small. By continuing to innovate and deliver for our customers, we have become a household name and the must-have mobile-based membership for families (and those friends that basically are family).

Life360 has more than 500 (and growing!) remote-first employees. For more information, please visit life360.com.

Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US) regardless of any specified location above.

About The Team

This position will play a key role on the Financial Reporting team and will report to the Senior Manager, SEC Reporting. As the Life360 Finance team continues to grow as a dual-listed public company and the Company continues to expand internationally, we now need the expertise of a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to assist with key aspects of the financial reporting and technical accounting processes. Our close-knit group of self-motivated team members enjoy working together, supporting each other, and continually making process improvements, all while being remote. The team does get together throughout the year to connect and collaborate.

About The Job

We are looking for a highly motivated and technically savvy Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting who has a proven ability to successfully thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role will support key aspects of internal and external reporting, including SEC reporting, as well as contribute to corporate governance reporting, technical accounting research, analysis, and special projects. This position will work closely with various members of our accounting, finance, and legal teams as well as external auditors.

The US-based salary range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary- therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.

What You'll Do

• Assist with and play a key role in the preparation of all SEC filings, including Form 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks, and investor communications, such as press releases, investor presentations, and other investor conference materials, in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Prepare the financial statements, footnote support disclosures, and management discussion and analyses while maintaining complete tie-out documentation under the Company's SOX controls
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Assist in the preparation of GAAP and SEC disclosure checklists
• Assist with the preparation of all internal financial reporting packages, including performing financial and trend analyses and drafting associated commentary
• Calculate the Company's key performance metrics and perform associated working capital analysis
• Assist in corporate governance reporting processes, including ESG reporting and the preparation of Annual Reports
• Partner effectively and proactively with legal, accounting, tax, strategic finance and investor relations on financial reporting matters
• Draft technical accounting memorandums and provide technical accounting guidance in areas of U.S. GAAP, including, but not limited to, internally developed software, the assessment and application of new accounting standards, impairment analysis, valuations, and the impact of new agreements the Company may enter into.
• Update internal control documentation and play a key role in the Company's SOX compliance effort
• Assist with special projects as needed
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry and financial reporting experience
• Public accounting experience is required, big 4 preferred
• Must hold an active CPA license or be proactively working towards licensure
• Strong accounting background with an understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and SOX 404, as well as experience with technical research
• A desire for continuous learning opportunities and professional development along with the ability to identify and implement continual process improvements
• Detail oriented with the ability to track multiple tasks and issues at once
• Strong critical thinking skills and discipline to deliver complete and accurate results
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• SOX and Workiva experience are a plus
  
  

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
• 401(k) plan with company matching program
• Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
• Flexible PTO, 13 company wide days off throughout the year
• Winter and Summer Week-long Synchronized Company Shutdowns
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
• Free Tile Products
  
  

Life360 Values

Our company's mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference

• Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust.
• Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it's hard.
• Members Before Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families.
• High Intensity, High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done.
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. Even if you don't meet 100% of the below qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying!



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