Director, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting will be responsible for establishing the SEC Reporting Department technical accounting research, interpretation and implementation of all new and existing accounting pronouncements guiding the organization on proper accounting treatment for anticipated transactions and for complex accounting matters. In this role, you'll be a key leader, collaborating with various functional groups, in the drafting of Lime’s S-1 for its IPO. Post IPO, you'll lead the preparation of financial statements, filing of Form 10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings as needed, and providing review and support of earnings release and investor relations related materials.

What you'll do:

Financial Reporting

• Establish the Company’s SEC Reporting Department

• Preparation of the Company’s annual financial statements and notes in accordance with US GAAP for private companies.

• Assist in the preparation and validation of private investor reporting materials including preparation and reporting of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.

• Collaboration with global statutory reporting teams to improve efficiency in statutory reporting requirements through leveraging or enabling technology and reporting tools.

• Collaborate with cross functional groups, including Legal, Finance, Operations and HR, as well as external advisors, in drafting the S-1 for Lime’s IPO filing and revising it according to SEC comments.

• Lead SEC GAAP adoption to convert private company financial statements to public company requirements.

• Lead external financial reporting tool/system implementation/enhancements efforts, in collaboration with external consultants, to implement the company's XBRL tagging system.

• Post IPO, manage the timely and accurate preparation and submission of all external financial reports, including reports filed with the SEC on Form 10-Q, 10-K ensuring financial statements and required schedules are in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.

• Manage preparation of certain aspects of materials to be presented to the audit committee of the board of directors and coordinate presentation topics with other departments, including Tax, Treasury, Finance, and Internal Audit, and the external auditors.

• Assessment and reconciliation of non-GAAP reporting metrics in accordance with Company policy and SEC rules and regulations.

• Prepare and manage the quarterly SEC reporting calendar, including coordination with external auditors, executives, finance, legal and investor relations departments.

• Collaborate with cross functional leaders and provide guidance on the evolving global ESG reporting requirements and evaluation of their impact on external reporting and filings with the SEC.

Technical Accounting and Accounting Policy

• Providing accounting guidance to cross-functional teams on complex or new/emerging transactions, ensuring compliance and appropriate application of US GAAP.

• Writing and reviewing accounting positions according to GAAP.

• Inventorying and drafting global accounting policies and procedures.

• Advising management of trends and changes in reporting requirements and making recommendations on best practices for any reporting changes.

• Coordinate with affiliates to aggregate monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial information, including leading pre-close meetings with affiliates to identify and resolve complex accounting matters.

• Work with internal stakeholders to provide accounting guidance for newly issued accounting rules and determine implications resulting from contemplated or executed transactions and contracts.

Internal Controls

• Achieve SOX compliance.

• Maintain a comprehensive cross-functional internal control structure, actively monitoring controls for compliance and enhancing controls as business process improvements occur.

Collaboration

• Liaising with external auditors and regulatory agencies.

• Drive continuous improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes impacting finance and accounting.

• Work in a cross-functional and collaborative role spanning Operations, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Treasury, HR, Shared Services Accounting, to align on company directives and assess their impact on technical accounting and financial reporting.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

• CPA certification, with compliance with annual CPE required.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in SEC reporting, in a public company or public accounting firm.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of SEC regulations, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards with very strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Skilled in problem solving, making decisions, being a self-starter and working effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment across a global organization.

• Continuous improvement thinker, capable of identifying and delivering end-to-end process and technology improvement.

• This is a remote position based in the United States, with a requirement that the individual hired in this role reside in the Eastern Time Zone or Central Time Zone

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with drafting S-1 for IPO filings is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, with Lime covering 100% of the employee-only premium for many plans. We also provide company-paid life and disability insurance and company-funded mental health benefits.

• Financial & Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.

• Family & Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus fertility and family-forming benefits.

• Time Off & Flexibility: Flexible vacation policy for exempt employees, paid sick time, and a calendar of paid company holidays.

• Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.

Note: Benefits and perks vary depending on role, location, and plan eligibility.

Annual performance bonus, equity and benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the position offered. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s location of residence, the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for a variable performance-bonus based on a combination of company performance, employee performance, and management discretion.

Lime considers all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email [email protected] for assistance.