Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager
Decagon· Finance
San Francisco$150k - $175kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager responsible for complex U.S. GAAP accounting matters (ASC 606, ASC 805, ASC 718), equity and stock-based compensation, and building scalable technical accounting infrastructure in a fast-growing tech/SaaS company.
Responsibilities
- Own technical accounting positions under U.S. GAAP for complex transactions, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations (ASC 805), and stock-based compensation (ASC 718), with audit-ready memos behind every conclusion
- Review non-standard customer contracts with Legal, Sales, Founders Office, Revenue Operations, and Finance, and determine revenue treatment for new products and pricing before rollout
- Own equity and stock-based compensation accounting, including 409A and award valuations with external specialists, plus M&A and financing activity as it comes up
- Build Decagon's technical accounting policies from the ground up that hold up as we scale
- Drive conclusions with external auditors and technical consultants, and raise the rigor of external reporting as IPO readiness approaches
- Track new accounting standards and translate their impact for leadership in plain terms
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or equivalent designation preferred
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4/public accounting and industry experience at a high-growth technology or SaaS company
- Deep, hands-on technical accounting expertise in ASC 606, 805 and 718, with demonstrated experience drafting memos on complex, non-routine transactions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical accounting conclusions for non-finance stakeholders
- Self-starter who can independently own ambiguous, high-stakes problems in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Skills
Required:ASC 606 (Revenue recognition)ASC 805 (Business combinations)ASC 718 (Stock-based compensation)409A valuationsTechnical memo writingCross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
- Parental Leave
- Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
- Monthly stipend to support your wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
- Daily lunches and snacks in the office
- Take what you need vacation policy (subject to local requirements; UK employees receive 25 days of statutory leave)
Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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