
Director of External Reporting and Technical Accounting
MrBeast
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
Play a pivotal role leading external reporting and technical accounting for Beast Industries; owning the company's financial statements, technical accounting positions, and a disclosure-ready reporting framework.
The Role
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting will own the preparation of external financial statements and related disclosures end-to-end, own technical accounting positions across all business units, and serve as a primary technical interface with external auditors. This role will lead a strong in-house team, direct external co-source support, and build a reporting calendar, disclosure controls, and tie-out discipline. The ideal candidate is a technically expert, hands-on leader with a builder mentality and exceptional written communication skills.
What You'll Do
• Own the preparation of external financial statements, footnotes, and related disclosures, building toward a recurring filing cadence
• Own technical accounting positions across the group, including segment reporting, EPS, stock-based compensation (ASC 718), revenue recognition (ASC 606), and business combinations (ASC 805)
• Research, evaluate, and document complex, non-standard transactions in clear, auditable technical memos
• Build and maintain the external reporting calendar, disclosure controls and procedures, and the supporting tie-out process
• Monitor, assess, and lead the adoption of new accounting standards, and own the company's accounting policy library
• Direct external co-source workstreams for drafting and technical memos, transitioning capabilities in-house over time
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external auditors and support audit committee reporting
• Manage, mentor, and develop the technical accounting and external reporting team
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, and equity administration on reporting inputs, KPIs, and narrative disclosures
What You'll Bring
• 15 years of progressive experience with deep ownership of external reporting and technical accounting; a mix of Big 4 public accounting and issuer reporting experience is highly desirable
• CPA required
• Expert-level US GAAP knowledge and command of SEC reporting requirements, including Regulation S-X and S-K
• Experience preparing a company for public company reporting or supporting a registration statement is strongly preferred
• A track record owning complex technical positions in multi-business-unit organizations
• Experience with disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting
• A hands-on, player-coach leadership style, capable of both executing detailed work and developing a team
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in technical memo drafting
• A builder mentality and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Benefits
The Perks, Why Work On the MrBeast Team
We are redefining what entertainment and storytelling look like at global scale. Every piece of content we publish reaches millions and influences culture in real time. This is your opportunity to lead the team that decides how those moments come to life across every screen.
• Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance
• Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Company-provided technology package
• Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days
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Salary/Benefits
$205,000 - $235,000 /year USD
Target total compensation includes fixed salary, equity plan grant, and bonus.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• 401(k) Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Company-provided technology package
• Relocation assistance
Perks
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to lead a high-impact team
• Redefining entertainment and storytelling
Additional Information
Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, who is recognized as the most watched person in the world. The company is renowned for revolutionizing digital content creation and encompasses a diverse portfolio of ventures that extend beyond its origins on YouTube. With a mission to entertain, inspire, and create significant social impact, Beast Industries operates across various domains including digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and innovative business initiatives. The company believes in the transformative power of digital media to entertain, educate, and effect positive change, driven by a commitment to innovation, creativity, and philanthropy as it explores new frontiers and builds a legacy that inspires future generations.