Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager

fal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

Comprehensive benefits package

High autonomy and ownership

Job summary

A leading AI media company in San Francisco is seeking a Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager to shape its accounting foundation. This high-impact role involves managing complex accounting matters, financial reporting, and partnering with various teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA, and over 8 years of experience, preferably in tech or SaaS. The position offers competitive compensation of $160,000 - $200,000 along with equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of accounting experience preferably in tech or SaaS.
• Significant knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842.
• Experience leading an external audit process.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical accounting agenda and financial reporting.
• Manage revenue recognition processes and documentation.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors for compliance.

Skills

Expertise in US GAAP

Strong written communication

Experience with AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA required

Tools

NetSuite

Carta

Shareworks

Job description

Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager

fal is the leading platform for generative media, offering cutting-edge inference solutions for AI-powered video, image, and audio applications. We just raised a $140M Series D, valuing us at $4.5bn. We are backed by top venture funds, including Sequoia, a16z, Notable, Meritech, and others.

About the Role

We're hiring a Technical Accounting & Reporting Manager to join our fast-growing Finance team. This is a high-impact, highly visible role that sits at the intersection of accounting rigor and business strategy. You'll own our technical accounting agenda, lead financial reporting, and be a trusted partner to the business on complex transactions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and wants to build something from the ground up, leveraging the latest AI tools.

What you'll do

Technical Accounting

• Research and document the company's positions on complex accounting matters under US GAAP (ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 842, and others)
• Draft and maintain accounting policy memos
• Serve as the go-to resource for accounting questions across the business
• Partner with Sales, Legal and Strategic Finance on structuring new transactions and arrangements

Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)

• Own end-to-end revenue recognition for the company's product and services offerings
• Review customer contracts and develop SSP analyses and revenue waterfalls
• Own the revenue system implementation
• Ensure proper documentation of 5-step model assessments for all revenue streams
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk on non-standard arrangements

Equity Accounting (ASC 718)

• Manage all stock-based compensation accounting
• Partner with HR and Legal on new equity programs and modifications
• Coordinate with external valuation firms on 409A valuations
• Lead the preparation of internal financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, and management reporting packages
• Support the external reporting and communications
• Assist in drafting financial statements and disclosures

Tax Support

• Assist the tax function with quarterly and annual provision work (ASC 740)
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on compliance and planning matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry (tech or SaaS strongly preferred)
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842
• Experience supporting or leading an external audit process
• Strong written communication skills — you can translate complex accounting into clear, concise memos
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with evolving processes
• Experience with NetSuite, Carta, Shareworks, or similar tools a plus
• AI and Automation first. You use the latest AI tools, or even creating your own to automate processes

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape the accounting foundation of a high-growth AI startup.
• Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
• High autonomy and real ownership over core financial operations.

Compensation

$160,000 - $200,000 + equity + comprehensive benefits package

Location

We are currently hiring in downtown San Francisco.