Location:  Houston or Austin TX Houston or Austin TX (Candidates located in Austin can work from home and travel to Houston as required) 

Travel:  Less than 25%

Manages Others: No

Education:  BA/BS in Accounting required; CPA license required

Experience:  3+ years of experience in finance and accounting within growing, fast-paced organizations

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Technical Accountant to join our growing team.  In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting, with a focus on complex accounting areas like equity compensation, debt financing, lease accounting, and intangible assets.  You will also be responsible for compiling our year-end financial statements and assisting with the annual audit.

• Manage equity and stock-based compensation processes, including management of our SBC platform, Astrella, and 409A valuations
• Oversee debt financing schedules, including repayment and amortization calculations
• Own ASC 842 lease accounting, analyzing lease classifications for new leases and assessing cost-benefit analyses of winding down locations
• Conduct annual goodwill and intangible assets impairment assessments
• Compile year-end financial statements and notes package, ensuring compliance with new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements
• Research and analyze technical accounting matters
• Assist in coordinating the annual financial statement audits, including ownership of specific SOX controls and accounting policies
• Own technical projects and workstreams within the Finance Department, and manage complex business process, such as debt, stock-based compensation, financial statements, and reporting packages
• Develop and foster positive relationships with all internal teams and leaders

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA license required)
• Big 4 public accounting experience a plus
• 3+ years of experience in finance and accounting within a growing, fast-paced organization
• Proficiency in accounting systems (NetSuite preferred), ability to make recommendations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
• Hands-on mentality, ability to “roll up sleeves and get it done”
• Driven by a fundamental, intellectual curiosity and self-motivation that manifests in the ability to complete complex operational, financial, and accounting analyses
• Ability to consult and advise business leaders and managers on a range of issues related to accounting, financial reporting, internal control, and regulatory matters
• Financial system implementation experience, including business process mapping and improvement
• Broad business sense; demonstrated financial and accounting-specific competencies
• Ability to present ideas in an easy-to-understand and engaging manner
• Creative thinker, fast on your feet demonstrate a consistently proactive approach

WHO WE ARE

BusPatrol is a technology company with a public safety mission. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are strengthening trust, safety, and transparency across the student transportation space and making the trip to and from school safer for students.  As a leader in smart transportation, BusPatrol brings cutting-edge AI, machine learning and IoT safety tech solutions to school buses across North America. BusPatrol’s technology has been deployed onto more buses and has been used to issue more school bus stop arm citations than any other company in the world.

WHAT WE OFFER

BusPatrol employees get:

• A competitive salary and benefits package 
• Comprehensive personal time off, including volunteering and birthday days off
• An opportunity to help build a company dedicated to children’s safety 
• The chance to join an innovative and dedicated team, focused on leading edge technology 
• The occasion to participate in BusPatrol’s culture of safety, learning, and teamwork 

BusPatrol’s school bus safety programs are violator-funded, meaning that those who break the law pay for the technology that protects children. We build solid partnerships in the communities in which we operate which, coupled with our innovative business model, leads to sustainable efforts to change driver behaviors.

HOW WE WORK

On our mission to make the journey to and from school safer for children, the way we work together and with our partners is built on foundational cultural pillars.

• SAFETY
  Safety is our focus, for the children we protect and for each other. We follow the letter and spirit of occupational safety law, relentlessly employ safety best practices, and foster learning and development on our worksites. We are safe to be ourselves and to make mistakes, and we create safe environments for our teams.
• CONNECTION
  We build strong relationships and teams in support of our mission. We promote and provide opportunities for employees to grow together.
• EXCELLENCE
  We commit to innovation and quality work in support of our mission and each other. The children we safeguard are at the forefront of our decisions and actions and we excel on their behalf.
• IMPACT
  We measure success by fulfilling our mission and keeping the company strong. We invest our time and energy in the actions that deliver results for students and for their communities.

We are looking for a valued member of the BusPatrol team to assist us in our quest to improve children’s safety. This is an important role for us and a great opportunity for the right candidate. Our environment is inclusive, diverse, ignited, built on integrity, and deeply committed.

The US salary range for this position is provided in this posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Partner can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location and skill level during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, and/or commission (if applicable) or benefits. 

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