Senior Technical Accountant - IPO Readiness & GAAP Expert

Shield AI; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks an experienced Senior Technical Accounting professional to scale its global operations in aerospace, software, and AI. You will research complex transactions, draft technical memos, and help prepare audited financial statements and disclosures.

In this role, you will partner with Legal, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and other teams to implement accounting conclusions, strengthen controls, and develop scalable policies. Located in the San Mateo area with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, and/or a high-growth operating environment.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated experience researching accounting guidance and documenting technical conclusions.
• Experience preparing or auditing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules.
• Proficiency with Excel and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; Workiva preferred.
• Clear communication skills with strong ownership, judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research complex accounting transactions and prepare audit-ready memos/whitepapers under U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare GAAP financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules with roll-forwards and reconciliations.
• Coordinate external-audit requests and maintain documentation to support financial reporting, SOX, and IPO readiness.
• Update policies and improve reporting templates, workflows, and systems through standardization and automation.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Legal, Corporate Development, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and Program Finance to implement conclusions.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting research

Financial statements & disclosures

Audit readiness & controls

Excel proficiency

ERP & reporting systems

Communication skills

Active CPA license

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Workiva

ERP systems

Job description

Shield AI seeks an experienced Senior Technical Accounting professional to scale its global operations in aerospace, software, and AI. You will research complex transactions, draft technical memos, and help prepare audited financial statements and disclosures.

In this role, you will partner with Legal, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and other teams to implement accounting conclusions, strengthen controls, and develop scalable policies. Located in the San Mateo area with competitive compensation.