[Remote] Global Controller at Lime

United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, and/or business administration
  • 15+ years of progressive accounting experience working within a public company with international subsidiaries, foreign currencies, legal entity tax structures/transfer pricing schemes experience
  • Big 4 experience
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification

Responsibilities

  • Ensure general ledgers are maintained in accordance with US GAAP, Lime’s accounting policies, and are closed timely as required for public company reporting compliance
  • Oversee and ensure appropriate analysis, accounting and recording of transactions, and effective SOX internal control over the corporate general ledger
  • Drive acceleration of the current GL close process by identifying and leading the implementation of automation and streamlining of our monthly/quarterly close processes
  • Oversee accounting operations, including revenue, vehicle assets and depreciation and related standard costing, spare parts inventory, legal reserves, payroll and bonus, leases, stock equity, equity investments, intercompany and consolidations
  • Ensure documentation of financial processes and procedures are developed, maintained, and adhered to across Lime
  • Partner with the Technical Accounting team to develop and adopt relevant accounting policies and technical accounting positions to support underlying transactions and new products and businesses, as required
  • Guide accounting initiatives that leverage the ERP system and other software applications and tools to automate the close and related accounting processes, and streamline vehicle assets, depreciation, and revenue sub-ledgers
  • Support annual audits, quarterly reviews, and interim testing
  • Develop, supervise, and train accounting staff
  • Consolidation of Lime’s global operations with presences in US, APAC and EMEA
  • Ensure timely and accurate consolidation and preparation of financial statements (BS, PL, CF, and SE) in accordance with US GAAP and Lime’s accounting policies
  • Ensure intercompany accounts are properly recorded and eliminated, and reflect the legal entity tax structures; and ensure intercompany settlements are timely
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of Lime’s subsidiaries’ statutory and management accounts to support local statutory and corporate income tax filings and related audits

Lime

Provides shared electric bikes and scooters

About Lime

Lime operates in the micromobility market, providing shared electric bikes and scooters for rent through a mobile app. Users can easily locate, unlock, and pay for these vehicles, making it a convenient option for short-distance travel. The company generates revenue primarily through ride fees, which include a base fee and a per-minute charge. Lime differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on sustainability and continuously upgrading its fleet, including the latest Gen4 electric scooters that enhance ride quality. Additionally, Lime is exploring partnerships with cities to integrate its services into public transportation networks and is piloting augmented reality technology to improve parking solutions. The goal of Lime is to create a future where transportation is shared, affordable, and carbon-free.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$1,429.9MTotal Funding
CONVERTIBLECompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Energy, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Opportunity to revolutionize transportation in cities around the world with the leader in urban micro-mobility solutions
Scale with a rapidly growing organization, with significant opportunity for growth
Play a role in the transformation of urban mobility and sustainability
Work with a team of successful, fun and motivated people
Competitive salary and benefits

Risks

Competition from Bolt Technology's U.S. expansion may impact Lime's market share.
Uber's 'One Less Car' trial includes competitors, potentially diluting Lime's customer base.
Regulatory challenges in new markets like Vancouver could delay Lime's expansion plans.

Differentiation

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company, leading in micromobility.
Lime's computer vision platform enhances safety with advanced sidewalk detection technology.
LimeGlider offers a unique seated electric vehicle experience, blending bike comfort with scooter ease.

Upsides

Lime's partnership with Vancouver strengthens its position in the Canadian micromobility market.
Collaboration with Uber's 'One Less Car' trial could expand Lime's user base significantly.
New e-bikes with throttle in Seattle improve user experience on hilly terrains.

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