Accounting Lead

About Lucid

At Lucid we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture our award-winning vehicles bring our Compromise Nothing approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability design and engineering ambition and Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments combining exceptional range performance design and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration with design engineering and productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices the world united by a shared commitment to refusing to settle youcanhelpredefinewhatspossible andshape the future of mobility.

We are currently seeking a Staff GL Accountant to be a part of the Accounting team of Lucid Europe working across multiple European entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform various month-end close activities including preparation of journal entries account reconciliation issues resolution and analytical review.
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances providing clear explanations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances.
• Preparation of intercompany elimination entries and intercompany reconciliations;
• Analysis of various cash transactions to apply to correct GL Accounts;
• Statutory financial statement preparation audits and filings across multiple European countries;
• Work closely with the Tax department on relevant tax filings across multiple European countries (VAT CIT).
• Identify maintain and enhance business processes and documentation as part of SOX compliance efforts.
• Review and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Special projects and other ad hoc assignments as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience
• Bachelor / Academic degree in accounting or a related field Professional certification preferred (e.g. CPA ACCA or equivalent)
• Public company and automotive industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of US GAAP IFRS and other local GAAP in Europe
• Working knowledge of SAP or Oracle ERP systems
• Fluency in English other languages are a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop strong partnerships and work cross-functionally
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• Highly effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Lucid Motors is committed to maintaining a safe and trustworthy environment. As such a background check may be required during the hiring process. This will be performed in line with European data protection laws and candidates will be informed and asked to provide consent before the check is conducted.

At Lucid we dont just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression marital status and any other characteristic protected under applicable local laws and regulations.