Senior Accountant

Job Title:

Senior Accountant The Elevator Pitch

Evolv is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a critical role in managing and enhancing our financial reporting processes, internal controls, and SOX compliance environment. This position is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional with public accounting and/or public company experience who can independently own key accounting areas while partnering cross-functionally to strengthen financial operations and reporting.

At Evolv, we use AI‑powered security technology to help organizations create safer spaces for people to live, work, learn, and play. As a Senior Accountant, you will leverage your technical expertise and process‑oriented mindset to ensure the integrity of financial reporting, support SOX compliance efforts, and help drive continuous improvement across accounting processes.

In the first 30 days, you will:

• Develop a strong understanding of Evolv’s organizational structure, business model, and key financial drivers.
• Build relationships across Accounting, Finance, IT, Legal, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Gain proficiency in Evolv’s business applications (Net Suite, Salesforce, Workiva, Blackline) and internal control environment, including SOX processes.

Within 3 months, you will:

• Independently own and execute key components of the month‑end close, including complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support the execution and documentation of SOX controls, ensuring timely completion and identification of control gaps or inefficiencies.
• Assist in maintaining and updating control documentation, including process narratives and support for audit readiness.
• Assist with technical accounting research and document positions related to transactions and evolving business initiatives.
• Support SEC reporting processes (10‑Q, 10‑K, 8‑K, Proxy), helping to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.

By the end of the first year, you will:

• Demonstrate ownership and subject‑matter expertise over assigned accounting areas and related SOX controls.
• Play a key role in strengthening the internal control environment, including identifying control design improvements and supporting remediation efforts.
• Act as a primary liaison for audit procedures in assigned areas, supporting external audit requests and walkthroughs.
• Drive improvements in the close process to increase efficiency and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to ERP and system‑related initiatives, helping optimize accounting processes and internal controls.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.

Financial Acumen Apply strong knowledge of US GAAP to manage complex accounting areas, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.

Technical Accounting & Controls Own key accounting areas and support the design, execution, and enhancement of SOX controls, including documentation and testing support.

Audit & Compliance Support Partner with internal and external auditors to support walkthroughs, testing, and timely resolution of audit inquiries.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with Accounting, Finance, IT, and other departments to ensure accurate reporting and strengthen internal controls.

Process Improvement & Systems Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows, and enhance reporting.

Reporting & Close Ensure timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting deliverables.

You will be joining the Accounting team and reporting directly to the Accounting Manager.

This role is based out of the HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts, with a minimum of 3 days per week in‑office and flexibility for remote work 2 days per week.