Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We’re not just seeking to change how our cars work – we’re seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we’re creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

The Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting directly manages the SEC financial reporting function, including timely and accurate preparation of quarterly and annual filings (10-K, 10-Q), assisting with Form 8-K, proxy filings and earnings reports and oversight of stock-based compensation accounting. The Director also provides technical accounting guidance to ensure conformity with GAAP/SEC/IFRS guidance for complex transactions and helps establish Faraday Future’s accounting policies. The Director will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and will be an integral member of the company’s corporate governance function.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership and lead the SEC and Financial Reporting process, including the documentation, preparation and analysis of quarterly and annual SEC filings including financial statement footnotes, schedules and MD&A

• Help represent the organization with external auditors, providing necessary documentation for SEC filings., compliance reporting and statutory reporting, as applicable

• Assist the Chief Accounting Officer in designing all Faraday Future accounting policies including, Revenue Recognition, Leasing, Inventory, etc.

• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to finance and accounting department as needed.

• Oversee the documentation of accounting positions for complex transactions and proactively engage with business operations to consult on developing transactions.

• Monitor and assist in implementing the adoption of new accounting standards.

• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives within the financial reporting process.

• Oversee and assist in the implementation and maintenance of internal controls related to financial reporting and stock or other equity awards

• Ensure equity transactions are reconciled, complete and accurate at the end of the period. Ensure all stock-based compensation expense is calculated and recorded.

• Other duties and ad hoc assignments as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field of study (e.g. Accounting, finance)

• 10+ years of experience, primarily with financial reporting

• CPA

• Prior SEC filing experience with Workiva

• Practical knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations.

• Strong work ethic, communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism, and flexibility; must possess the ability to adapt to a growing & evolving environment and a dynamic industry.

• Able to work well with other parts of the business and cross functionally e.g., FP&A, Sales, Investor Relations, etc.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Software experience a plus

• Top 10 public accounting experience

• Experience with Automotive, OEM and/or other relevant corporation within a multinational organization

• Bilingual English / Chinese Mandarin language a plus

Annual Salary Range:

$170K - $200K DOE, plus benefits and incentive plans

Perks + Benefits

• Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)

• 401(k) options

• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment

• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.