Director of Accounting

Robinhood; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity ownership

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Robinhood in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead the Corporate Accounting team, manage monthly and quarterly close, and ensure US GAAP-compliant financial statements. This is a high-impact leadership role in a fast-growing company.

You will build a top center of excellence, drive system implementations and automation, and collaborate across functions to scale our controllership as Robinhood grows.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of accounting experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience with high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Experience overseeing month-end close and consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Lead full month-end close and consolidation process of global accounting function, ensure accuracy of financial statements per US GAAP.
• Oversee opex accruals, prepaids, payroll accounting, intercompany transactions; build center of excellence for global controllership.
• Support product accounting as needed; translate new product launches into procedures.
• Evaluate existing processes to optimize close time and efficiency.
• Identify repetitive tasks and lead scalable solutions including AI.
• Lead ERP and system implementations as financial systems DRI.
• Ensure audit-ready deliverables; coordinate with auditors and service providers.
• Develop cross-functional relationships to support change in a fast-growing business.
• Ensure internal controls over ops and financial reporting comply with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Lead and scale a high-performing team to support growth and development.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Coupa

Workday

Oracle FCCS

Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Corporate Accounting team at Robinhood is responsible for managing the month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements for all our stakeholders. As the Director of Accounting, you will play a key leadership role in the Corporate Accounting team, and will be responsible for overseeing monthly and quarterly close processes, timely and accurately preparing the financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. We are looking for a well-rounded individual who has demonstrated the ability to build and lead teams and manage general ledger functions in a high-growth, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. You will also oversee projects involving system implementations and automation projects that will help Robinhood scale as we grow.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, office with in-person attendance expected 5 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Lead full month-end close and consolidation process of global accounting function, ensure the accuracy of the financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
• Oversee multiple key corporate accounting functions including opex accrual, prepaids, payroll accounting, and intercompany transactions etc; build top center of excellence team to support global controllership functions.
• Support certain product accounting as needed, collaborate with the technical accounting team on new product launches and translate it into operational procedures.
• Evaluate existing processes to identify opportunities to optimize the process and decrease time to close.
• Identify repetitive tasks and lead the team to build scalable solutions including leveraging AI
• Lead significant ERP and system implementations as financial systems DRI.
• Ensure all close deliverables are audit-ready and coordinate with auditors and service providers to support smooth financial statements audits.
• Develop strong cross functional relationships within the organization and proactively take the lead to support changes within the fast growing business.
• Ensure all key internal controls over operations and financial reporting are in place and operating in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations.
• Lead and scale a high-performing team to support the growth and development.

What you bring

• 12+ years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business related, 4+ years of leadership role at least.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills, leading process improvements and projects in cross-functional and high-growth environments.
• Proven strategic leadership with a track record of system automation and special project implementation.
• Experience with Oracle ERP, Coupa, Workday, Oracle FCCS.
• Proactive, excellent communication skills and ability to solve the problems proactively.

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

• Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
• Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
• Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$213,000 - $250,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$187,000 - $220,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$166,000 - $195,000 USD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review thePrivacy Policy for your country of application.

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