Why PureCycle?

• Public company – NASDAQ PCT
• Industry best PTO plan
• Competitive pay structure (includes cash and equity incentives)
• Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
• Awarded “Best Places to Work” two years in a row by Plastics News (2022, 2023)
• First-of-its-kind manufacturing processes/facilities designed with advanced technology and a “Born Digital” strategy.

Are you passionate about sustainability and making a difference in the world? The world is drowning in plastic waste and it’s critical that we find scalable solutions to solve this crisis. PureCycle’s mission is to help solve the global environmental problem created by plastic waste. By diverting #5 plastic away from landfills and oceans, waste plastic can have a new life as a valuable renewable resource. Through PureCycle’s ground-breaking, patented recycling process, we separate color, odor, and contaminants from plastic waste to transform it into ultra-pure recycled resin. We provide our purified polypropylene resin to large companies like Procter & Gamble and L’Oreal to give them a sustainable solution for future products and packaging.

Location

Hybrid in Jacksonville, FL. This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of two days per week. Must be within a commutable distance.

Role Overview

Provide sound technical accounting counsel to the Director of Financial Reporting to ensure our financial statements are accurate, all regulatory requirements are met, and controls of the highest standards for a public company are implemented.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare PureCycle’s quarterly and annual filings on forms 10-Q and 10-K under the direction of the Director of Financial Reporting, as well as other SEC filings as needed.
• Assist in managing PureCycle’s analysis and review of quarterly results and presentations on PureCycle’s financial results, summaries of critical and significant accounting estimates, Non-GAAP presentation considerations, and SOX process implementation.
• Provide accounting support to various arms within accounting and finance organization as we continue to grow beyond our resources.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization (Business Development, Treasury, Tax, Regional Finance, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, IT, Group and Plant operations) to support achieving business and functional goals.
• Partner with our External and Internal Auditors to ensure a very strong control environment.
• Monitor new regulations, guidance, and other publications issued by governmental bodies such as SEC, FASB, SASB and PCAOB on critical matters impacting PureCycle.
• Perform contract analyses over lease and software contracts in accordance with appropriate GAAP.
• Maintain Company’s equity-based compensation information, including performing contract analysis and related accounting assessment in accordance with ASC 718 Stock-based compensation.
• Assist in design, execution, and project management for PureCycle’s implementation of Revenue Recognition under ASC 606 and the new credit loss standard under ASC 326.
• Special projects on ad-hoc basis.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Master’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or MBA (preferred but not required).
• CPA certification required.
• 7 years of work experience.
• 3-6 years public accounting and finance experience, with particular focus on SEC reporting, accounting research, and internal controls implementation.
• Public company exposure is required.
• Technical accounting research and documentation also required – experience with ASC 718 (Stock Comp), 842 (leases), 606 (revenue recognition) and ASC 326 (credit losses) preferred.
• In depth first -hand knowledge of financial reporting requirements under the US GAAP. Experience in multi-currency & multi-country financial reporting helpful but not required. Can identify and perform consolidation and related adjustments needed to reconcile US GAAP books and records to local GAAP for consolidation and reporting purposes.
• Experienced in establishing internal controls including SOX for monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and execute at strategic and tactical levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect with all organizational levels and inspire individuals to embrace change.
• Ability to maintain productive work partnerships with a matured approach to leadership and problem solving.
• Must have the ability to assume multiple finance and accounting roles or “roll up the sleeves” to help the organization function at a high level.
• Collaborative/Influencer/Relationship Builder: Possesses credibility, integrity and adaptability. Highly effective leader who handles differences openly, and who can build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Proven success in a dynamic, fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Demonstrated capability to lead change and generate process improvements, leading to greater effectiveness and efficiency.