Manager I, Technical Accounting

Pinterest; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager I to join the Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting team. You will research complex accounting matters, develop policies and support external reporting, with exposure across the business and opportunities to leverage AI for scalable processes.

The role requires CPA and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, deep US GAAP knowledge, and experience with SEC reporting and internal controls. Hybrid workplace with flexible collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience with CPA certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or a publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC topics (842, 718, 350, 360, 450).
• Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and policies.
• Understanding of SEC reporting requirements, internal controls and SOX 404.
• Ability to explain complex topics to varying stakeholders and work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and analyze transactions for proper US GAAP treatment.
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare memoranda and policies.
• Act as a technical accounting resource for internal stakeholders and train teams.
• Collaborate with Accounting Operations, Finance, Legal, Real Estate, and other groups.
• Monitor new accounting standards and SEC requirements and assist in policy implementation.
• Leverage AI to accelerate research while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Support preparation and review of SEC filings and related disclosures.

Skills

Clear communication

Stakeholder collaboration

AI for accounting

Prioritization

Technical accounting expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification

Job description

About Pinterest

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

About Pinterest

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product. Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible. At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI. Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

Technical Accounting Manager I

We’re looking for a Technical Accounting Manager I to join our Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting team. In this role, you’ll research and advise on complex accounting matters, develop accounting policies and support Pinterest’s external reporting. You’ll join a small, highly collaborative team with broad exposure across the business and have opportunities to leverage AI and automation to build scalable accounting processes and internal resources.

What You’ll Do

• Independently review contracts and analyze complex, material or confidential transactions to establish the appropriate accounting treatment under US GAAP
• Research technical accounting matters and prepare clear, well-supported accounting memoranda, policies and practical guidance across topics such as leases, share-based compensation, capitalized software, infrastructure and hosting arrangements, long-lived asset impairment, contingencies and restructuring
• Serve as a technical accounting resource to internal stakeholders, translating complex accounting requirements into practical guidance and providing training to internal teams
• Partner with Accounting Operations, Finance, Legal, Real Estate, and other teams to advise on transactions and resolve accounting matters
• Monitor new accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements, assess their financial and operational implications and support the implementation of related policies, processes and controls
• Leverage AI to accelerate research, synthesize accounting guidance and develop scalable internal resources while applying judgment and verification to maintain accuracy, confidentiality and quality
• Support the preparation and review of financial statements and related disclosures included in Pinterest’s SEC filings, including Forms 10‑Q, 10‑K and 8‑K and the proxy statement

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, a related field or equivalent experience and an active CPA certification
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting and/or at a publicly traded company
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including experience researching and applying complex accounting guidance such as ASC 842, Leases; ASC 718, Stock Compensation; ASC 350, Intangible; ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment; and ASC 450, Contingencies
• Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and policies that clearly document accounting conclusions, supporting guidance and relevant judgments
• Understanding of SEC reporting requirements, internal controls and SOX 404
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including experience explaining complex accounting topics to stakeholders with varying levels of accounting knowledge
• Experience managing multiple priorities and collaborating across teams in a fast‑paced environment with firm reporting deadlines
• Demonstrated experience using AI to improve the speed, quality or scalability of accounting work, with a thoughtful approach to validating outputs, protecting confidential data and maintaining ownership of final conclusions and deliverables

Relocation Statement

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-office Requirement Statement

• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day‑to‑day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
• This role will need to be in the office for in‑person collaboration 1-2 times per year and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience and particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$98,561—$202,918 USD

Our Commitment To Inclusion

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.