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Technical Accounting Manager

Rippling· Finance
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)$120k - $180kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Technical Accounting Manager responsible for leading complex technical accounting research, policy development, and compliance under US GAAP, with cross-functional collaboration and public-company readiness focus. Reports to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Own technical accounting research and documentation for complex and judgmental areas under US GAAP.
  • Support local GAAP requirements with our International Accounting team.
  • Prepare high-quality technical accounting memos, policy analyses, and accounting conclusions that are clear, well-supported, and audit-ready.
  • Support accounting for areas such as revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, debt and equity transactions, business combinations, consolidation, intercompany, impairments, contingencies, and other emerging accounting topics.
  • Partner with the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting to build and maintain scalable accounting policies and technical accounting processes.
  • Effectively work cross-functionally to understand non-standard transactions or new products in order to assess the accounting implications.
  • Support public-company readiness and reporting maturity initiatives, including SEC-style disclosure support, reporting controls, and quarterly / annual reporting processes.
  • Monitor new accounting standards, assess potential company impact, and support implementation of new guidance.
  • Work closely with business and cross-functional partners to evaluate the accounting implications of new products, contracts, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
  • Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting positions, audit requests, and supporting documentation.
  • Contribute to audit committee-ready and leadership-ready materials that explain technical accounting conclusions in a clear and practical way.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in progressive roles in accounting and/or auditing within technical accounting research.
  • CPA strongly preferred.
  • Strong technical accounting experience, with deep knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to research, interpret, and apply complex accounting guidance.
  • Proficiency with researching accounting literature including FASB, SEC, AICPA and IFRS rules and regulations.
  • Experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting memos and supporting documentation for audit review.
  • Experience operating in a public-company environment or supporting public-company reporting requirements.
  • Familiarity with SEC reporting expectations, financial statement disclosures, and quarterly / annual reporting cycles.
  • Experience partnering with external auditors and responding to technical accounting review comments.
  • Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting issues clearly and concisely.
  • Strong attention to detail, judgment, and ownership in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively across close, reporting, audit, and ad hoc technical accounting matters.
  • Public accounting experience, particularly in audit or technical accounting advisory, strongly preferred.

Skills

Required:Technical accounting researchUS GAAPMemos and policy analysisExternal auditor coordination

Benefits

  • competitive salary + benefits + equity
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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