Accounting Manager

The Elevator Pitch 

Evolv is looking for a skilled Accounting Manager with Big 4 and/or public company experience and their CPA to support our financial operations. The Accounting Manager will be a key member of the accounting team primarily responsible for SOX compliance, internal control design and execution, SEC reporting support and audit coordination, partnering closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, IT, and other cross-functional SOX control owners, as well as both Internal Audit and external auditors. 

Evolv’s mission is to help make places safer for people to live, work, learn, and play. We aim to help organizations detect potential threats, mitigate risk, and enhance safety using AI-powered security solutions with robust insights.  

Your experience with and focus on accounting best practices and compliance, combined with your team-orientation and commitment to collaboration will be essential in the future success of Evolv and our mission! 

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes you will work toward completing? 

In the first 30 days, you will: 

• Understand the organizational structure and your responsibilities within Evolv. 
• Build relationships within the Accounting team and key internal partners. 
• Gain an understanding of Evolv’s accounting policies and procedures, processes, systems (NetSuite, Salesforce, Workiva, Blackline, Zip, Expensify), and internal controls. 

Within 3 –6  months, you will:  

• Assume a leadership role in guiding, training and assisting all control owners, helping to ensure timely, sufficient completion of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, and work towards remediating existing material weaknesses and significant deficiencies.  
• Assume a leadership role in development, maintenance and update of control documentation and process narratives and other SOX-related documentation 
• Proactively identify control design and execution gaps, inefficiencies, and failure risks and drive timely remediation, including improvements to control design as needed 
• Partner with Internal Audit on the development and coordination of testing plans, remediation tracking, and documentary evidence management. 
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support process walkthroughs, testing, and issue resolution. 
• Play a key role in the company’s ongoing ERP improvements initiatives, working with the accounting and IT teams to help maximize system controls,  
• Assume month-end close responsibilities as needed, including preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and journal entries.  
• Help with Ad Hoc projects.  

By the end of the first year, you will: 

• Perform all of the above with high proficiency and effectiveness, driving material weakness and significant deficiency remediation to completion, and ensuring continuous and ongoing SOX compliance   

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis? 

• Financial Acumen: The candidate should hold a degree in accounting, with 4 to 8 years experience in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or public company with significant knowledge, experience and expertise in SOX, internal controls, US GAAP, and SEC reporting. Experience with controls over accounting for complex revenue transactions and inventory strongly preferred. 

• Team Engagement: Collaborate extensively with the team to ensure reports are generated promptly. Since most tasks interact with other functions, open and consistent communication with other team members is vital to achieve collective goals, such as improving our closing times.  Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential. 
• Innovation: The individual is encouraged to identify and propose improvements actively. With ample scope for innovation within our processes, the team member will always have a voice within the accounting team.  
• Reporting: The role demands a sharp focus on reconciliations and reporting. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring reconciliations are accurate and completed punctually. 

Where is the role located? 

This role is based out of our HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts. Our team values in-person collaboration 3 days per week, with flexibility in being remote 2 days per week. 

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team? 

This role reports to the Assistant Controller. The team is a group of professionals committed to compliance and best practices, trust, collaboration, and on-going development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive, and fun! 

What is the salary range? 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $102,000-$166,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location. 

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws — including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others — we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request. 

During the hiring process, your recruiter will share: 

• The specific salary range for your preferred location 

• A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings 

• Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay 

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values. 

Our Benefits Include:   

• Equity as part of your total compensation package   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance   

• Health Savings Account (HSA)     

• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)   

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind  

• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you   

• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development   

• Subscription to Calm   

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at [email protected].  

Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.