Job Description:

Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! We want you to use your skills to push one of the fastest-growing companies in the US to the top of the list.

Pattern is the premier partner for global ecommerce acceleration and is headquartered in Utah's Silicon Slopes tech hub—with offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Valued at $2 billion, Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America by Deloitte and one of best-led companies in America by Inc. More than 100 global brands—like Nestle, Sylvania, Kong, Panasonic, Sorel, Skullcandy, and Popsockets—rely on Pattern's global ecommerce acceleration platform to scale their business around the world. We place employee experience at the center of our business model and have been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces®.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant I - Audit to join our dynamic team. The individual will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our audit processes. This position requires superior audit and accounting knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors to achieve audit objectives and uphold the highest standards of financial integrity at Pattern. If you have exceptional communication skills, outstanding attention to detail, and a desire to work for a company growing at rocket-ship speed, we encourage you to apply!

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a day in the life of an Senior Accountant I - Audit?
Achieve efficiencies for the overall audit process through strategic planning and effective resource management.
Serve as a primary point of contact for auditors, responding promptly and accurately to inquiries while liaising with internal teams to gather necessary information.
Ensure the preparation and accuracy of audit schedules and supporting documentation, coordinating with Entity Controllers as needed.
Apply an auditor-like perspective to recordkeeping processes, proactively resolving issues to streamline the audit process.
Initiate early engagement with auditors, reviewing PBC lists and collaborating with stakeholders to formulate responses aligned with audit expectations.
Effectively manage relationships with auditees and communicate audit findings to senior management in clear and concise reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address audit issues and support remediation of internal controls.
Participate in the preparation of technical accounting memos for complex transactions and maintain documentation of accounting policies.
Contribute to the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Participate in special projects within the department as assigned.
Be available to backfill critical positions to ensure business continuity.

What will I need to thrive in this role?
Over 5 years of post-qualification experience in a Big 4 environment with exposure to Global Delivery Services (GDS).
Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with internship experience from a Big 4 firm.
Superior audit and accounting knowledge, with a strong understanding of accounting principles, regulations, and auditing standards.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Proficient in conducting financial audits, performing risk assessments, and evaluating internal controls.
Outstanding English competency, both verbal and written.
Prior audit experience in global ecommerce organizations such as Amazon, Walmart, etc., is highly desirable.

What does high performance look like?
You follow through with all assignments in a timely manner
You give 100% to all tasks and projects you are given
You will take full ownership of your projects and follow through to completion

What is my potential for career growth?
You’ll have lots of opportunities to be mentored and to provide mentorship, both organically and through our Pattern Pals mentorship program. This role will also be a great lead into advanced knowledge in the Finance and Accounting areas and experience in a large-scale, multi-billion dollar company.

What does success look like in the first 30, 60, 90 days?
30 Days - You’ll learn Pattern’s processes, build relationships with brand partners and cross-functional teams, and participate in team meetings
60 Days - You’ll fully understand the audit process and feel confident in owning auditee relationships
90 Days - You’ll feel ready to contribute ideas to improve processes, increase efficiency, and operate comfortably within NetSuite and other systems
 
What is the team like?
You will work with the finance and other operations / business department and be supervised by the Accounting leader. 
You will also be mentored by the Controller and meet with them on a regular basis to discuss your performance. This team is data driven and results oriented. 
You will collaborate regularly with members of your team to implement actionable solutions. Ideas and input are encouraged from all members.
 
Sounds great! What’s the company culture?
We are looking for individuals who are:
Game Changers- A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern’s processes and outcomes.
Data Fanatics- A data fanatic is someone who recognizes problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data.
Partner Obsessed- An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner’s expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritizes the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern.
Team of Doers- Someone who is a part of team of doers uplifts team members and recognizes their specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners.
 
Why should I work at Pattern?
Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolves quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include

Pattern is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.