Job Description<div><div>Beyond Meat is seeking a Senior Director, Financial Reporting to join our Finance team.  In this role, you will lead the external financial reporting functions and have direct exposure to leaders within Accounting, Finance, Legal and other departments across the company. Directs and manages the Company’s external reporting (including but not limited to Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Annual Proxy Statement) and technical research and implementation of accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.   </div><div> </div><div>The ideal candidate will be a leader with a passion to learn and a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on streamlining and building efficient controlled processes. The candidate must have the ability to evaluate complex arrangements and determine appropriate accounting conclusions and set direction over financial reporting processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to deliver and work under tight time constraints are a must.   </div><div>  </div><div>TASKS, DUTIES, &amp; GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES </div><div> <ul><li>Preparation and filing of the Company’s current, quarterly and annual reports to the SEC such as Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, Section 16 filings; and assisting in the preparation of the proxy statement.  Preparation of the financial statements for disclosure, notes to financial statements and disclosures included in management’s discussion and analysis of the SEC filings. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Manages stock plan administration and ensures compliance  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Research new accounting standards, provide analyses, and drive compliance with GAAP, FASB, and SEC regulations. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Administration and maintenance of Beyond Meat’s equity plan platform, share-based compensation accounting, reporting and disclosure </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Interacts professionally and ethically, constructively participating as a collaborative team member or leader in pursuit of common goals </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Collaborate with payroll group to process equity transactions and review taxation </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Process new awards, RSU lapses and prepare monthly/quarterly reconciliations </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Work with internal and external auditors to maintain SOX compliance  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Compliance with international tax regulation for stock plan transactions </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP checklist for review </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Other activities, duties or responsibilities that are assigned by the CFO </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Supervisory Duties (if applicable) </div><div><ul><li>Lead, manage, and supervise all direct report(s) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Accountable for developing Team Members through on-going performance feedback and career management coaching  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Conduct performance reviews of direct reports  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Mentor and develop team members, create succession plan, and identify/recruit key talent  </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>QUALIFICATIONS </div><div> </div><div>Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:  </div><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher, Accounting or Finance required </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ten (10) or more years of accounting experience, with at least four (4) or more years in a public accounting firm at the level of Manager or above </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience working in publicly traded organization in a Financial Reporting role </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Must have a strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and be able to understand complex accounting literature and apply to business/specific transactions.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Perform with high accuracy under tight time constraints and can effectively interact with key financial personnel </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills and commitment to a high level of accuracy </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>CPA required </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Knowledge of Workiva’s WDesk highly desired </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Excellent writing and communication skills </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience and knowledge of NetSuite, advanced Excel skills, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Benefits Online/Award Choice Financial Reporting </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>SOX and internal controls experience </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>High impact, high energy leader who enjoys a fast-paced business environment.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>They should have a strong work ethic and a fast moving “get it done” style and have a willingness to learn and be highly “hands-on” </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to interact effectively with a variety of personalities and to gain confidence quickly of internal and external stakeholders </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>The candidate’s personal style should be informal and collaborative. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Unquestioned personal and professional ethics </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to work weekends and extended work schedules as needed </li></ul></div><div>WORK ENVIRONMENT </div><div><ul><li>On site in person 5 days a week at our El Segundo, CA HQ Office  </li></ul></div><div> </div></div>**Annual salary commensurate with experience** The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $205,000 and $235,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.

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Senior Director, Financial Reporting

Job Description<div><div>Beyond Meat is seeking a Senior Director, Financial Reporting to join our Finance team.  In this role, you will lead the external financial reporting functions and have direct exposure to leaders within Accounting, Finance, Legal and other departments across the company. Directs and manages the Company’s external reporting (including but not limited to Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and Annual Proxy Statement) and technical research and implementation of accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.   </div><div> </div><div>The ideal candidate will be a leader with a passion to learn and a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on streamlining and building efficient controlled processes. The candidate must have the ability to evaluate complex arrangements and determine appropriate accounting conclusions and set direction over financial reporting processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to deliver and work under tight time constraints are a must.   </div><div>  </div><div>TASKS, DUTIES, &amp; GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES </div><div> <ul><li>Preparation and filing of the Company’s current, quarterly and annual reports to the SEC such as Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K, Section 16 filings; and assisting in the preparation of the proxy statement.  Preparation of the financial statements for disclosure, notes to financial statements and disclosures included in management’s discussion and analysis of the SEC filings. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Manages stock plan administration and ensures compliance  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Research new accounting standards, provide analyses, and drive compliance with GAAP, FASB, and SEC regulations. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Administration and maintenance of Beyond Meat’s equity plan platform, share-based compensation accounting, reporting and disclosure </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Interacts professionally and ethically, constructively participating as a collaborative team member or leader in pursuit of common goals </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Collaborate with payroll group to process equity transactions and review taxation </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Process new awards, RSU lapses and prepare monthly/quarterly reconciliations </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Work with internal and external auditors to maintain SOX compliance  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Compliance with international tax regulation for stock plan transactions </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP checklist for review </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Other activities, duties or responsibilities that are assigned by the CFO </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Supervisory Duties (if applicable) </div><div><ul><li>Lead, manage, and supervise all direct report(s) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Accountable for developing Team Members through on-going performance feedback and career management coaching  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Conduct performance reviews of direct reports  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Mentor and develop team members, create succession plan, and identify/recruit key talent  </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>QUALIFICATIONS </div><div> </div><div>Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:  </div><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher, Accounting or Finance required </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ten (10) or more years of accounting experience, with at least four (4) or more years in a public accounting firm at the level of Manager or above </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience working in publicly traded organization in a Financial Reporting role </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Must have a strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and be able to understand complex accounting literature and apply to business/specific transactions.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Perform with high accuracy under tight time constraints and can effectively interact with key financial personnel </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills and commitment to a high level of accuracy </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>CPA required </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Knowledge of Workiva’s WDesk highly desired </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Excellent writing and communication skills </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience and knowledge of NetSuite, advanced Excel skills, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Benefits Online/Award Choice Financial Reporting </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>SOX and internal controls experience </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>High impact, high energy leader who enjoys a fast-paced business environment.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>They should have a strong work ethic and a fast moving “get it done” style and have a willingness to learn and be highly “hands-on” </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to interact effectively with a variety of personalities and to gain confidence quickly of internal and external stakeholders </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>The candidate’s personal style should be informal and collaborative. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Unquestioned personal and professional ethics </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to work weekends and extended work schedules as needed </li></ul></div><div>WORK ENVIRONMENT </div><div><ul><li>On site in person 5 days a week at our El Segundo, CA HQ Office  </li></ul></div><div> </div></div>**Annual salary commensurate with experience** The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $205,000 and $235,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.

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