Staff Accountant

The Elevator Pitch

Evolv is looking for a Staff Accountant to support our day-to-day financial operations and contribute to the integrity and accuracy of our accounting records. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career—ideally with up to 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably including time at a Big 4 or public company—to join a high-growth organization and build a solid foundation in financial reporting and compliance.

At Evolv, we use AI-powered security technology to help organizations create safer spaces for people to live, work, learn, and play. As a Staff Accountant, your sharp attention to detail, willingness to learn, and team-first mindset will directly support our financial reporting and compliance efforts—and contribute to a mission that matters.

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.
• Understand Evolv’s accounting policies, processes, systems (Net Suite, Salesforce, Workiva, Blackline), and internal controls.

Within 3 months, you will:

• Take ownership of month‑end close tasks, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Ensure timely execution of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) controls and contribute to remediating any material weaknesses.
• Assist in researching technical accounting matters, such as new accounting standards and business transactions.
• Support the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10‑Q/K, Proxy Statement, 8‑K, and others.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and deepen your understanding of team roles and responsibilities.

By the end of the first year, you will:

• Demonstrate a strong grasp of Evolv’s SOX control framework, with full remediation of material weaknesses in your area.
• Lead technical accounting research and clearly communicate findings across the business.
• Help accelerate close timelines and improve reporting accuracy.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to peers, sharing your technical knowledge and promoting a collaborative team culture.
• Confidently respond to auditor inquiries during quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
• Approach challenges with curiosity and a solution‑oriented mindset—actively identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Financial Acumen:

• Bring your degree in Accounting or Business Administration—and ideally experience in a Big 4 or public company to deepen your skills in managing core accounts and financial processes.

Technical Development:

• You’ll take ownership of key financial areas, including Equity, Inventory, and SOX compliance. You'll also help identify tools and solutions to remediate any material weaknesses.

Team Engagement:

• Work closely with cross‑functional partners to streamline close processes and deliver timely, accurate reports. Strong communication is essential—we value teamwork above all.

Innovation:

• This is not a “just follow the process” kind of role. We want your ideas. From optimizing reconciliations to refining reporting, your voice will help shape how we work.

Reporting:

• You’ll ensure all account reconciliations are completed on time and with precision, bringing transparency and integrity to our reporting.

This role is based out of the HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts, a minimum of 3 days per week, with flexibility on being remote some days.

This role reports to the Accounting Manager. The team is a group of professionals committed to compliance and best practices, trust, collaboration, and ongoing development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive, and fun.

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $65,000 – $103,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This…