Manager of SEC Reporting

Luminar is a global automotive technology company ushering in a new era of vehicle safety and autonomy. For the past decade, Luminar has built an advanced hardware and software/AI platform to enable its various partners, ranging from Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz to NVIDIA and Mobileye, to develop and deploy the world's most advanced passenger vehicles. Following the launch of the Volvo EX90 as the first global production vehicle to standardize its technology, Luminar is poised to lead the industry in enabling next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for global production vehicles. For more information please visit www.luminartech.com.

Position Overview 

Manager SEC Reporting & Stock Compensation (ASC 718) accounting, this role will be a key position in the Accounting team responsible for all external reporting activities and accounting for stock-based compensation . This role is located in our office in Sunnyvale, CA.

Responsibilities 

• Coordinate the review of SEC filings with external auditors, outside legal counsel, accounting staff, and executive management.
• Prepare and maintain support for all areas of our external reporting process, including the Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Stockholders’ Equity, footnotes to the financial statements, EPS calculations, and Share-Based Compensation.
• Assist with the preparation of all financial press releases and public information announcements.
• Prepare documentation supporting internal controls related to financial reporting cycle.
• Work with external and internal counsel on SEC filings of registration statements (S-1, S-3, S-8) and prospectus supplements, etc.
• Assist in the implementation efforts for and ongoing monitoring of significant new accounting pronouncements, including preparation of accounting memos for adoption of new accounting pronouncements or technical accounting issues and ongoing communication with other company departments.
• Ensure audits are performed in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Communicate results of audit and other projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and process owners.
• Responsible for accounting of stock-based compensation per FASB’s ASC 718; coordinate with stock administration team and Equity methods for preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries and processing the journal entries in accounting system.
• Prepare flux analysis for stock-based compensation and other financial statement line items as required.
• Responsible for month and quarter-end close activities and consolidations of financials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant
• 5+ years public accounting and/or industry experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong presentation skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrated recent experience in researching new accounting pronouncements
• Technical expertise related to U.S. GAAP and external reporting, including SEC reporting, share-based compensation accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Experience with SEC reporting tools like Workiva
• Experience in auditing or implementing SEC filing processes, including implementing processes to efficiently audit or gather appropriate supporting documentation will be viewed positively
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate with all levels of the organization (cross-functionally)
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines

Luminar is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We will make a reasonable accommodation for any qualified applicant with a disability, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation and that the accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please let us know if you believe you require reasonable accommodation, or if you would like assistance to complete an application or to participate in an interview at the company.

At Luminar, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays a base between $156k and $200k* per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. You will also be eligible to receive other benefits including: equity in the form of restricted stock unit awards, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career at Luminar. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire and schedule type.