Technical Accounting Manager

Rippling, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling, based in San Francisco, seeks a Technical Accounting Manager to own complex US GAAP research and policy development. You will collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Equity, Treasury, and external auditors to strengthen accounting judgments and readiness for public-company reporting.

This is a highly technical role requiring research-driven memos, clear conclusions, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in progressive roles in accounting and/or auditing focusing on technical accounting research.
• CPA highly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting experience with deep US GAAP knowledge and ability to research, interpret, and apply complex guidance.
• Proficient at researching accounting literature including FASB, SEC, AICPA and IFRS rules/regulations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting memos and supporting documentation for audit review.
• Experience in a public-company environment or supporting public-company reporting requirements.
• Familiar with SEC reporting expectations, disclosures, and quarterly/annual reporting cycles.
• Experience partnering with external auditors and addressing technical accounting review comments.
• Excellent written communication to explain complex accounting issues clearly.
• Public accounting experience, especially in audit or technical accounting advisory, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own technical accounting research and documentation for complex and judgmental US GAAP areas.
• Support local GAAP requirements with International Accounting team.
• Prepare high-quality technical memos, policy analyses, and audit-ready conclusions.
• Support accounting for revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, debt and equity transactions, and other topics.
• Collaborate with Senior Manager to build scalable accounting policies and processes.
• Assess accounting implications of non-standard transactions and new products with cross-functional teams.
• Support SEC-style disclosure and quarterly/annual reporting readiness.
• Monitor new accounting standards and advise on company impact.
• Coordinate with external auditors on positions and documentation.
• Contribute to audit committee-ready materials explaining conclusions clearly.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting research

Strong written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit readiness

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.

Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.

Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.

We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.

About the role

We’re looking for a Technical Accounting Manager to own core technical accounting work and help strengthen the company’s accounting policies and judgments. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting and will be a key partner to Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Equity, Treasury, and external auditors.

This is a highly technical role for someone who enjoys researching complex accounting questions, writing clear and defensible accounting memos, and translating accounting guidance into practical business conclusions. The ideal candidate has operated in a public-company environment and brings strong experience with public-company rigor, audit expectations, and SEC-style reporting processes. Experience supporting a company through private-to-public readiness is especially valuable.

This role requires employees to work from our San Francisco office 1–3 days per week.

What you will do

• Own technical accounting research and documentation for complex and judgmental areas under US GAAP.
• Support local GAAP requirements with our International Accounting team.
• Prepare high-quality technical accounting memos, policy analyses, and accounting conclusions that are clear, well-supported, and audit-ready.
• Support accounting for areas such as revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, debt and equity transactions, business combinations, consolidation, intercompany, impairments, contingencies, and other emerging accounting topics.
• Partner with the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting to build and maintain scalable accounting policies and technical accounting processes.
• Effectively work cross-functionally to understand non-standard transactions or new products in order to assess the accounting implications.
• Support public-company readiness and reporting maturity initiatives, including SEC-style disclosure support, reporting controls, and quarterly / annual reporting processes.
• Monitor new accounting standards, assess potential company impact, and support implementation of new guidance.
• Work closely with business and cross-functional partners to evaluate the accounting implications of new products, contracts, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting positions, audit requests, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to audit committee-ready and leadership-ready materials that explain technical accounting conclusions in a clear and practical way.

What you will need

• 8+years in progressive roles in accounting and/or auditing within technical accounting research
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting experience, with deep knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to research, interpret, and apply complex accounting guidance.
• Proficiency with researching accounting literature including FASB, SEC, AICPA and IFRS rules and regulations
• Experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting memos and supporting documentation for audit review.
• Experience operating in a public-company environment or supporting public-company reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting expectations, financial statement disclosures, and quarterly / annual reporting cycles.
• Experience partnering with external auditors and responding to technical accounting review comments.li>
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting issues clearly and concisely.
• Strong attention to detail, judgment, and ownership in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively across close, reporting, audit, and ad hoc technical accounting matters.
• Public accounting experience, particularly in audit or technical accounting advisory, strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email [e-mail]

Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role. This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.

The pay range for this role is:

120,000 - 180,000 USD per year (US Tier 1)