Technical Accounting Manager

Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.

• →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.

• →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.

Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com

Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.

This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.


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