Senior Accountant

About the Role

As one of three Senior Accountants at Backroads, you will play a critical role in helping us oversee our international accounting, external international audit, compliance, and statutory reporting. You will work collaboratively across the organization, ensuring compliance with multi‑county regulations, managing cross‑border transactions, and providing accurate, timely reporting for internal stakeholders and external authorities.

• International Accounting, Month‑End Close & Consolidation
  • Oversee month‑end and year‑end close for international legal entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP and IFRS.
  • Maintain and reconcile monthly general ledgers for foreign subsidiaries.
  • Prepare or review account reconciliations prepared by foreign subsidiary staff and/or external service providers.
  • Oversee inter‑company transactions, post and review journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and inter‑company reconciliations, currency revaluation and translation adjustments.
  • Prepare and review monthly consolidated financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Manage preparation and review of statutory financial statements across multiple countries.
  • Monitor and implement changes to international accounting standards and regulations.
  • Provide meaningful reporting to management to ensure confidence in the excellence of subsidiary accounting processes and procedures.
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
  • Support annual statutory audits for foreign subsidiaries.
  • Assist with the preparation of annual inter‑company agreements in compliance with transfer pricing requirements.
  • Prepare and review VAT/GST returns, corporate tax filings, and other country‑specific tax obligations.
  • Maintain compliance with statutory reporting requirements in all jurisdictions & partner with external tax advisors to resolve complex cross‑border tax matters.
  • Ensure timely submission of government and regulatory filings across all countries of operations.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration
  • Identify opportunities to streamline consolidation and reporting processes.
  • Partner with treasury, tax, and FP&A teams to ensure aligned and accurate reporting.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

• Experience with inter‑company reconciliations and eliminations, and multi‑currency accounting.
• Multi‑entity month‑end close experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including international accounting and consolidation under U.S. GAAP.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP (IFRS exposure preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of foreign currency translation and remeasurement.
• Strong analytical skills:
  Ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions, all tailored to our business model and industry.
• Expert attention to detail and strong adherence to quality and accuracy of work product.
• Communication skills:
  Effective communication with diverse stakeholders and Sr. Management across multiple time zones and cultures; proven ability to communicate financial story in business terms tailored to our industry.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems; experience with Net Suite, Oracle, Workday, Epicor or similar preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Excel.
• Strong work ethic:
  Maturity, adaptability, professionalism, and high level of discretion are required.
• Strategic thinking, ability to influence and persuade.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable managing deadlines in a fast‑paced close environment.
• Positive, can‑do attitude, and commitment to achieving goals.

Berkeley, CA. Due to close collaboration with our international teams, early hours may be required. 4‑days in the office, 1 day work‑from‑home (Wednesdays).

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, flex plan and parental leave.
• Generous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and additional time off to go on Backroads trips.
• Complimentary trips and trip discounts for employees and their friends and family.
• Outdoor industry discounts and deals.
• Alternative commuter incentives for biking, walking, carpooling or using public transportation to get to work.
• Wellness programs and regular lunchtime bike rides and yoga.

Salary Range: $ - $.

Backroads is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.