Senior Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager

Strava; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Strava in San Francisco is seeking a seasoned leader for Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting. This hybrid role will set the technical direction, partner with Legal, FP&A, Revenue Accounting, and external auditors to resolve complex accounting questions and deliver robust SEC filings.

You will build the technical accounting framework, coach a growing team, and ensure accurate 10-K/10-Q disclosures while preparing for IPO-related reporting as Strava scales globally.

Qualifications

• CPA license and Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Experience preparing 10-K and 10-Q filings.
• Experience designing technical accounting policies and processes at a high-growth company is a plus.
• IPO experience is a plus.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Legal, FP&A, Revenue Accounting, and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation of complex accounting transactions and document conclusions for audit and SEC scrutiny.
• Own preparation and review of 10-K and 10-Q content, including disclosures.
• Partner with external auditors and outside counsel to defend technical positions.
• Build and run the technical accounting framework: policy library, memo standards, and controls.
• Anticipate regulatory changes and prepare the team accordingly.
• Coach and develop direct report and maintain high technical quality.

Skills

CPA license

Big 4 public accounting experience

Technical accounting judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

IPO experience or readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

About StravaStrava is the app for active people. With over 200 million athletes in more than 185 countries, it’s more than tracking workouts—it’s where people make progress together, from new habits to new personal bests. No matter your sport or how you track it, the company’s got you covered. Find your crew, crush your goals, and make every effort count. Start your journey with the company today.

Our mission is simple: to motivate people to live their best active lives. We believe in the power of movement to connect and drive people forward.

About This RoleOur Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting team owns how the company applies accounting standards and reports to the market. As we scale our reporting and technical accounting for the requirements of a public company, this team makes sure our conclusions are sound, documented, and ready for audit and regulatory scrutiny.

In this role, you will set technical direction for the team and take increasing ownership of the company's technical accounting areas as you onboard. You will work closely with the Accounting Director, lead an existing team member, and partner with Legal, FP&A, Revenue Accounting, external auditors, and outside counsel to resolve complex accounting questions and deliver SEC filings.

We follow a flexible hybrid model that translates to more than half of your time on-site in our San Francisco office, three days per week.

What You'll Do

Lead the evaluation of complex and novel accounting transactions, and document conclusions in memos that stand up to auditor and SEC scrutiny.

• Own preparation and review of 10-K and 10-Q content, including technical disclosures.

• Partner with external auditors and outside counsel, with the credibility to defend technical positions.

• Build and run the technical accounting framework: policy library, memo standards, transaction intake and triage, and review controls.

• Anticipate how new standards and regulatory changes affect the company, and prepare the team ahead of them.

• Coach and develop your direct report, and hold the team to a high bar for technical quality.

• Work with Legal, FP&A, Revenue Accounting, and equity compensation partners to resolve issues and align on accounting positions.

What You'll Bring to the Team

Hands-on experience preparing 10-K and 10-Q filings.

• A CPA license and Big 4 public accounting experience.

• A track record of sound technical accounting judgment, shown through memos you have authored and issues you have resolved.

• The ability to work through issues with a range of cross-functional stakeholders, with a low-ego, solution-oriented approach.

• Experience managing and developing people.

• Experience supporting an IPO, an S-1, or a company's first years of public reporting is a plus.

• Experience designing technical accounting policies and processes at a high-growth company is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Movement brings us together. At the company, we’re building the world’s largest community of active people, helping them stay motivated and achieve their goals.

Our global team is passionate about making movement fun, meaningful, and accessible to everyone. Whether you’re shaping the technology, growing our community, or driving innovation, your work at the company makes an impact.

When you join the company, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a movement. If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas, and drive, let’s build something incredible together.

the company builds software that makes the best part of our athletes’ days even better. Just as we’re deeply committed to unlocking their potential, we’re dedicated to providing a world-class, inclusive workplace where our employees can grow and thrive, too. We’re backed by Sequoia Capital, TCV, Madrone Partners and Jackson Square Ventures, and we’re expanding in order to exceed the needs of our growing community of global athletes. Our culture reflects our community. We are continuously striving to hire and engage teammates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives because we know we are a stronger team together.

the company is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of the company, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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