About Harbinger

Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern California-based electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad, and to date poorly addressed, market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles, RVs and utility vehicles, among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies, Harbinger's first-of-its-kind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance, durability and operator comfort. And importantly, Harbinger's vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas- and diesel-based competitors, removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.

Harbinger's team, with operations in Southern California and Michigan, includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain, battery, chassis and software development, along with leaders in advanced manufacturing, corporate development, operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators, both in and out of the automotive industry, including Tesla, Rivian, Canoo, Ford, Anduril, and SpaceX.

Founded in 2021, Harbinger is a venture-backed startup on a rapid growth trajectory, looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.

Job Overview
We're on the lookout for a Director of Accounting to join our growing team. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for driving change and a track record of financial excellence, we want to hear from you. This pivotal role will be responsible for directing all aspects of accounting, managing relationships with external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Direct all aspects of the accounting activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Oversee financial compliance activities for the company, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Lead the implementation of our ERP system company-wide from a financial and controls perspective, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of processes.
• Foster strong relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to prepare and deliver financial reports and analyses to senior management, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Support investor diligence activities, providing financial data and insights to support fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate closely with the FP&A organization on budgeting and forecasting to support decision-making.
• Create and complete a public company readiness plan.

Who You Are:

• Extensive experience as an accounting director for a manufacturing company, with a proven track record of driving financial excellence.
• Experience in ERP implementation processes, with the ability to lead complex system integrations and optimizations.
• Proven track record of building processes and implementing systems, with the ability to anticipate accounting and control requirements.
• Experience with corporate tax and treasury activities.
• Strong expertise in preparing financial statements and accounting policies.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a current CPA license are required, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements; experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is a plus.
• Proven track record in leadership roles, with experience in startups and the automotive industry preferred.