SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager

Owlet (NYSE: OWLT) is changing the world of parenting with meaningful products that truly make a difference for millions around the world by bringing joy, peace and sleep to the parenting journey. Owlet has helped more than a million parents keep their children safe. We are focused on helping parents take care of their little ones so we can keep every baby safe and healthy.

We're hiring an SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager to own the preparation of our external SEC filings and lead research on complex, judgmental accounting matters. This is a high-visibility role reporting to Assistant Controller, with direct exposure to executive leadership and our external auditors. You'll work across revenue recognition, debt/equity instruments, stock compensation, and internal controls remediation.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and proxy materials) — financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A — ensuring compliance with SEC and GAAP requirements
• Maintain the Company’s SEC Reporting tools
• Collaborate with departments and managers regarding the reporting processes and information required for proper and timely disclosures.
• Research and draft formal technical accounting memos on complex or non-routine transactions (revenue recognition under ASC 606, debt/equity transaction classification, and other similar areas)
• Monitor new and emerging GAAP, FASB or SEC standards; lead impact assessments and implementation
• Support the Company's SOX/ICFR program, helping the Company prepare for SOX 404(b) and assisting with control design and testing
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit
• Draft and maintain formal accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across the organization
• Support the close process on complex or judgmental areas as needed
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations on disclosure matters

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA license preferred
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally a mix of public accounting (Big 4 or large national firm) and industry/SEC reporting experience
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience researching and documenting technical accounting positions
• Prior experience at a publicly traded company strongly preferred
• Familiarity with disclosure management tools (e.g., Workiva) and XBRL a plus
• Experience with NetSuite and FloQast a plus
• Excellent written communication skills — able to translate complex accounting into clear, defensible memos
• Self-starter, comfortable operating independently in a remote, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to effectively facilitate and present in group meetings.