Manager, Accounting

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Bird launched micromobility. Now we're shaping its future.

We're Bird, and we're on a mission to transform the way the world moves one ride at a time. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to move freely, discover new possibilities, and create a cleaner, more connected future. To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.

Who We Are

Bird is a global leader in micromobility, dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.

We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates, leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet their shared mobility and climate goals and provide a reliable, affordable, and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.

Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than eighty-seven million rides in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.

Job Summary

As a high-impact Accountin Manager reporting to the VP, Controllership, you will manage the G/L team and oversee end-to-end close processes to produce comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial statements. You will serve as a strategic partner to Finance, Treasury, and Operations, implementing the structure and internal controls necessary to support the company's rapid expansion. This role owns the G/L and reconciliation functions while driving technical projects—such as new GAAP pronouncement adoption and growth initiatives—to ensure rigorous compliance in an evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Develop, maintain, and enforce a detailed Month-End Close Schedule, assigning specific tasks and deadlines to team members (AP, AR, Payroll, and Tax), while leading the close meetings.
• General Ledger & Reconciliation: Prepare monthly close journal entries, GL