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 more than 50 industry partners, including the majority of global automotive OEMs. From consumer vehicle programs with Volvo Cars and Mercedes-Benz to technology partnerships including NVIDIA and Mobileye, Luminar is poised to be the first automotive technology company to enable next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for global production vehicles. For more information please visit www.luminartech.com. Position Overview 

Director SEC Reporting & LSI accounting, this role will be a key position in the Accounting team responsible for leading all external reporting activities and LSI accounting. This role can be located either in our Palo Alto, CA or Orlando, FL offices.

 

Responsibilities 

• Coordinate the review of SEC filings with external auditors, outside legal counsel, accounting staff, and executive management.
• Manage the preparation and maintain support for all areas of our external reporting process, including the Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Stockholders’ Equity, EPS calculations, and Share-Based Compensation.
• Be responsible for assisting with the preparation of all financial press releases and public information announcements.
• Prepare documentation supporting internal controls related to financial reporting cycle.
• Coordinate with external and internal counsel on SEC filings e.g. Form S-3’s, Form 4’s etc.
• Assist in the implementation efforts for and ongoing monitoring of significant new accounting pronouncements, including 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 leading team of accountants for LSI.
• Work with different LSI subsidiaries for accounting and operational tasks.
• Responsible for month and quarter-end close activities and consolidations of financials

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant
• 15+ 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.