Polaris Wireless Inc., a Silicon Valley based company, has commercialized a wireless location technology that makes the delivery of location services economically feasible. Recent market studies predict that demand for location-based services (LBS) delivered over cellular networks will become a significant contributor to carriers’ revenue, with the majority of sales coming from the information and emergency service sectors, wireless Internet and personal security markets. The Polaris Wireless technology is an extremely cost-effective solution to the location determination problem, since no changes in the wireless device or in the network operator’s base stations are required.

The Company is the leading provider of low cost location technology to the wireless industry. It is focused on becoming the dominant location solution for wireless networks, government agencies and making its technology ubiquitous in the industry. The Company has commercially deployed its location products across 24 wireless networks in the US for E911 Phase II location services and in EMEA and APAC for security applications. Polaris recently conducted extensive field trials of its technology with several prominent wireless carriers for LTE networks.

Overview of Responsibilities

Polaris Wireless is looking for a seasoned Senior Financial Analysist with demonstrated success in providing crucial financial data analysis and forecasting modeling.  The individual should have a good understanding of interpreting financial information and be able to produce ad-hoc report using Excel modeling. The individual must have a thorough understanding in software recognitions, multi-currencies gain and loss calculation and consolidation. 

In addition, you will also work with external auditor and tax professional for annual audit and provide quarterly and annual tax provision. Detail oriented and passionate on working independently on a timely manner will lead to success in this role.

 

Specific responsibilities will include:

1. Compiles and analyzes financial information.
2. Develops revenue/cash flow analysis, projections, reports, and presentations.
3. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately.
4. Analyze data to ensure proper accounting procedures have been followed.
5. Prepare financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits as requested, and to perform financial forecasting.
6. Review customer contracts and assure accuracy in billings and payment application.
7. Posting of Journal entries and reconcile G/L accounts.
8. Assist in annual audit and provide audit and tax schedules.
9. File census report and various quarterly, annual tax return and provision.

Education and Experience

The individual should have a Bachelor degree in Accounting or related fields and a minimum of 5 years work related experiences

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
2. Demonstrate ability to work under pressure, pay attention to detail and accuracy.
3. Understanding concepts of Software Revenue Recognition (Deferred Revenue), FX exchange gain and loss and multi currencies consolidation.
4. Outstanding verbal and written communication, interpersonal and leadership skills are required. Should be comfortable working in a very dynamic and collaborative work environment.
5. 3 – 5 years of experience in financial accounting operation.
6. Good knowledge of Quickbook software and proficiency in Mircosoft Office suite products - Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
7. CPA certification is a big plus, but not required.

 

Located in Mountain View, CA, Polaris Wireless is seeking an intelligent, talented, creative, and motivated designer of the highest personal integrity to join their team. Polaris Wireless offers competitive compensation, with a significant options package and a generous benefits plan, which includes a 401(K) program.