LivePerson is a transformational force in how brands and consumers communicate. With over 18,000 brands, including HSBC, Disney, Verizon, and Home Depot, we are on a mission to make life easier for people and brands everywhere through trusted Conversational AI. We believe in a future where conversations are the norm for getting your intentions fulfilled - whatever they are.  

We are an innovative, intent-driven company that believes in building the future and we are looking for growth minded, unconventional thinkers, developers and builders to join the team.

You will thrive here if: 

You can operate in a fast paced, dynamic environment

You nerd out about AI, how it can be applied, or how you can learn more about it (don’t worry we’ll help)

You believe data-led decision making is the norm

You see feedback or failure as motivation to learn and to grow 

You relate to our core principles and want to work with experts in their respective fields

In this role you will:

• Newly established role, taking ownership of all SEC filings.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports with the SEC (10-K & 10-Q), including drafting financial statements, footnotes and MD&A.
• Preparation of other SEC reports as required, including, but not limited to; Form 4, Proxy statement, 8-K, and S-8 filings.
• Direct and assist in the preparation of financial metrics (non-GAAP measures) and the related disclosures, with an understanding of restrictions on the use of non-GAAP measures.
• Prepare the quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP disclosure checklist.
• Direct and assist in the preparation and review of periodic earnings releases and related materials required (in conjunction with the Investor Relations team).
• Interact with external auditors in completing the quarterly reviews and annual audits of the SEC financials and other filings.
• Maintain documentation supporting SOX compliance.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and expected changes to anticipate new disclosures and necessary updates to accounting policies or filing requirements.
• Analyze new accounting standards issued by the FASB to determine the impact to the company and implement new accounting standards, as required.
• Perform benchmarking research of peer companies on financial disclosure and other information as needed.
• Assist the technical accounting team with work performed over new and/or complex transactions, new accounting standards, or changes to existing policies (e.g., acquisitions, accounting for debt, etc.) and associated external audit activities, to the extent these overlap with financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with the accounting and finance teams to identify improvements and efficiencies across the entire financial reporting process.
• Own the XBRL tagging process (with support provided by a third party service provider).
• Assist accounting team with compliance regarding statutory reporting requirements in multiple foreign jurisdictions.
• Work with direct reports to establish goals and objectives. Monitor and advise on the progress against these goals and objectives to enhance the professional development of staff.

Your qualifications are: 

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Active CPA license preferred, but not expressly required.
• Big 4 or other large public accounting firm experience required.
• Previous experience with SEC filing documents (10-K/10-Qs/8-Ks) a must.
• Familiarity with Workiva reporting software is a big plus.
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to a high growth environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident and polished interpersonal skills with willingness to engage with senior management and inter-departmental leaders.
• Strong Excel skills (formula design, pivot tables, charts).
• Experience with and/or ability to manage and develop junior staff.

Why you’ll love working here:

LivePerson was named to FastCompany’s World’s most innovative companies of 2020 list for the Artificial Intelligence category. We offer amazing colleagues along with opportunities to push your own limits to grow. We embrace invention and experimentation. Most importantly, you’ll have an ability to make an impact at work and at brands across the globe as we build the future with trusted Conversational AI together.

At LivePerson, people from diverse backgrounds come together to do their best work and be their authentic selves. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.