Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

HSA and FSA accounts

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

BILL is seeking a Technical Accounting Senior Manager to serve as a subject-matter expert on complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP. You will research positions, collaborate with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and business teams, and ensure audit-ready financial statements.

This leadership role reports to the Technical Accounting & External Reporting leadership team. You will analyze significant non-recurring transactions, monitor ASUs/SEC guidance, and lead the preparation of workpapers for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 exposure.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting with ability to research issues and write memos.
• Experience with stock-based compensation, leases, revenue, debt, and business combinations.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate accounting impact of non-recurring transactions and document conclusions.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and SEC guidance; maintain policies and lead implementation.
• Prepare technical accounting analyses across revenue, stock-based compensation, leases, EPS, debt and investments.
• Review Chart of Accounts mappings and ensure alignment with internal standards.
• Support 10-Q/10-K workpapers including EPS and non-routine transactions.
• Own SOX controls and coordinate with external auditors.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Cross-functional

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

Workiva

Excel

Job description

Innovate with purpose

At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don’t stop there: we’re creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.

Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that’s ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity—and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Whether in one of our offices in San Jose, CA, Draper, UT, or in a remote-eligible role, BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.

BILL builds high performing teams and we seek to hire the best talent for every role. We're committed to building a workplace that fosters inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person’s unique skills and experiences. We’d love to hear from you—you might be just what we’re looking for, whether in this role or another.

Let’s give businesses more time for what matters.

Make your impact within a rapidly growing fintech company.

As the Technical Accounting Senior Manager, you will be the company's subject-matter expert on complex, non-recurring, and emerging accounting matters. You will research and document accounting positions under U.S. GAAP, partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and the business, and help ensure our financial statements and disclosures are accurate, complete, and audit-ready. This role reports into the Technical Accounting & External Reporting leadership team and works closely with the Corporate Controller organization.

What You'll Do

• Research and evaluate the accounting impact of new or non-recurring transactions that are significant and may have a material impact to the Company's financial statements, and document conclusions in well-supported technical accounting memos reviewed by the Head of Financial Reporting and SOX PMO.

• Monitor and assess new and emerging accounting pronouncements (ASUs) and SEC guidance, maintain the Company's accounting policies, and lead implementation of significant changes; subscribe to and leverage Big 4 accounting research tools and training.

• Prepare technical accounting analyses and memo across areas such as revenue, stock-based compensation, leases, EPS, debt, equity, investments and others.

• Serve as the technical accounting reviewer/approver in the Chart of Accounts creation and maintenance process, verifying that account mappings and financial statement alignments are accurate and adhere to internal standards.

• Support the preparation and review of workpapers underlying the Form 10-Q/10-K, including areas such as EPS, stock-based compensation, and other non-routine transactions.

• Own and operate key SOX controls within your areas, coordinate with external auditors on walkthroughs and requests, and maintain thorough, audit-ready documentation.

• Partner with the compensation team to forecast stock-based compensation expenses.

• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and business teams to evaluate the accounting and reporting implications of new transactions, and strategic initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active CPA required.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant Big 4 public accounting experience (technical accounting / national office experience a plus).

• Strong, current knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, with demonstrated ability to research technical issues and write clear, well-supported position papers/memos.

• Experience with technical accounting areas such as stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases (ASC 842), revenue (ASC 606), debt, and business combinations.

• Public company experience and a working understanding of SOX internal controls and the external audit process.

• Fintech or SaaS industry experience is a plus.

• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and/or Oracle and Workiva preferred; advanced Excel skills.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional partnering skills; comfortable operating in a fast-paced financial close environment with a high degree of ownership and autonomy.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed below. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits. The estimated salary ranges noted below roles in the specific geographic zones

Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area CA (includes HQ), New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles County

$150,800—$188,200 USD

Zone 2: CA (Non San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County), Austin TX, Massachusetts

$135,700—$169,400 USD

Zone 3: Utah (includes Utah office), Dallas TX, Houston TX, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, Oregon, Pennsylvania

$128,200—$160,000 USD

What’s in it for you?

Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn’t only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well.

Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL:

• 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)

• HSA & FSA accounts

• Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off

• Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts

• Wellness & Fitness initiatives

• Employee recognition and referral programs

• And much more

Don’t believe us? Check out our culture, benefits, and teams on our career site, LinkedIn Life, or YouTube pages.

BILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our best ideas come from the unique stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.

We are committed to a transparent,