Senior Manager, M&A Technical Accounting

Diiirect Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity donation matching (optional)

Generous vacation and parental leave

Flexible working hours

Office space in San Francisco

Job summary

Anthropic is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting – M&A to join our Finance team. You will lead technical accounting for business combinations, asset acquisitions, joint ventures, and related financing/equity structures, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reflection of deal terms.

This builder role partners with Corporate Development, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A to drive diligence, governance, and close processes, while presenting conclusions to leadership and external auditors

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years owning complex M&A and strategic investment accounting end‑to‑end.
• Active CPA license required.
• Big 4 experience in National Office, Transaction/Deal Advisory, or related group with in-house tech exposure.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge for business combinations, consolidation, equity method, and fair value.
• Familiarity with valuation concepts, PPA mechanics, and impairment considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting for business combinations, asset acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Advise Corporate Development and leadership on GAAP, control, and earnings implications during deals.
• Prepare and review purchase accounting and related disclosures for close and filings.
• Develop and defend accounting policies and SOX controls; coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

M&A accounting

GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Workday

Education

CPA license (active)

Big 4 experience

Tools

Workday

Consolidation tools

Job description

Anthropic is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting – M&A to join our Finance team. You will lead technical accounting for business combinations, asset acquisitions, joint ventures, and related financing/equity structures, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reflection of deal terms.

This builder role partners with Corporate Development, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A to drive diligence, governance, and close processes, while presenting conclusions to leadership and external auditors