Senior Technical Accounting and External Reporting Manager

Instacart; United States; Remote; USD 179,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Instacart is seeking a Director of External Reporting to lead SEC compliance and financial reporting functions. This strategic leadership role requires a CPA and a track record in guiding teams and improving processes in a fast-paced environment. Join a company committed to transforming grocery delivery while providing a flexible working approach.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Equity grant options

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting and external reporting experience.
• Lead high-performing teams.
• Expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SEC reporting activities and ensure compliance.
• Build and manage External Reporting team.
• Implement improvements for financial disclosures.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Workiva

Job description

We're transforming the grocery industry

At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.

Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.

Instacart is a Flex First team

There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.

Overview

About the Role

We are hiring an experienced Director of External Reporting to lead the company’s SEC reporting and compliance functions. As the strategic leader of the External Reporting team, you’ll oversee all aspects of financial reporting, ensure adherence to regulations, and collaborate with senior leadership to provide critical financial insights. This role requires extensive technical accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

About the Team

Reporting to the Senior Director, Technical and Revenue Accounting and External Reporting, the Director of External Reporting plays a key role in promoting transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance. You will lead a growing team responsible for preparing key financial disclosures, coordinating with external stakeholders, and partnering across departments to ensure seamless and accurate reporting.

About the Job

Strategic Leadership

• Oversee all SEC reporting activities, including preparation and review of quarterly and annual filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K), ensuring timely and compliant submissions.

• Manage the SEC reporting calendar, ensuring optimal coordination across teams to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Support Investor Relations by conducting tie-outs and quality assurance reviews of externally published materials, including preparation and timely filing of earnings release 8-Ks.
• Serve as a critical advisor to executive leadership on financial disclosures, changes in regulatory environment, and industry trends.
• Build and lead a high-performing External Reporting team, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Directly manage two External Reporting staff, including performance evaluations, career development, and succession planning.
• Partner with departments including Accounting, Legal, Investor Relations, and Internal Audit on cross-functional initiatives.

Compliance and Technical Expertise

• Monitor and assess the impact of new FASB and SEC accounting standards and lead the implementation process to ensure compliance.
• Maintain oversight of SOX compliance processes related to external reporting and implement improvements where gaps are identified.
• Perform financial reporting controls, including clear documentation of work/review performed.
• Coordinate the review and approval of SEC filings by multiple stakeholders, including the Disclosure Committee, Audit and Compliance Committee, external auditors, and legal teams.
• Support management in completing special projects as assigned and be a financial reporting resource for ad-hoc questions and initiatives.

Process Optimization and Innovation

• Drive operational efficiencies in the reporting processes by integrating advanced tools, automation, and best practices.
• Identify and implement strategies to streamline disclosures for greater clarity, precision, and confidence in reporting.
• Serve as the project manager for major process updates, system transitions, and reporting initiatives.

About You

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of accounting, external reporting, or financial leadership experience; prior Big Four/public accounting experience is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC requirements, and key technical accounting topics.
• Proven leadership experience in guiding high-performing teams and driving organizational success within complex frameworks.
• Deep familiarity with financial systems, compliance tools, and reporting software such as Workiva or similar platforms.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and executive leadership.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience in a Director-level role at a public company or similar environment.
• In-depth experience with financial controls and SOX compliance.
• Demonstrated track record of implementing automation or process improvement in reporting workflows.

Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.

Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.

For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.

CA, NY, CT, NJ

$216,000—$240,000 USD

WA

$207,000—$230,000 USD

OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI

$199,000—$221,000 USD

All other states

$179,000—$199,000 USD