Technical Accounting Manager — Hybrid, Equity & Benefits

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

Job summary

Rippling is hiring a Technical Accounting Manager to own core technical accounting work and strengthen policies and judgments. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting and partners with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Equity, Treasury, and external auditors.

The ideal candidate has public-company experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and a track record of delivering audit-ready memos and policies.

Qualifications

• 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; ability to research, interpret, and apply complex guidance.
• Proficiency with researching accounting literature (FASB, SEC, AICPA, IFRS).
• Experience preparing or reviewing technical 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, disclosures, and quarterly/annual reporting cycles.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors and responding to technical accounting review comments.
• Strong written communication; ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Attention to detail, sound judgment, and ownership in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize close, reporting, audit, and technical matters.
• Public accounting experience, especially in audit or technical accounting advisory, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own technical accounting research and documentation for complex and judgmental areas under US GAAP.
• Support local GAAP requirements with International Accounting team.
• Prepare high-quality technical memos, policy analyses, and conclusions that are audit-ready.
• Support accounting for revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, debt and equity transactions, business combinations, consolidation, intercompany, impairments, contingencies, and new topics.
• Partner with the Senior Manager to build scalable accounting policies and processes.
• Work cross-functionally to understand non-standard transactions or new products and assess accounting implications.
• Support public-company readiness and disclosure efforts, including SEC-style reporting support and controls.
• Monitor new standards, assess impact, and implement guidance.
• Collaborate with business teams to evaluate accounting implications of products, contracts, and initiatives.
• Coordinate with external auditors on positions and requests; prepare audit documentation.
• Contribute to audit committee-ready materials explaining conclusions clearly.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting research

CPA preferred

Strong written communication

Public-company experience

Audit coordination

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Rippling is hiring a Technical Accounting Manager to own core technical accounting work and strengthen policies and judgments. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting and partners with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Equity, Treasury, and external auditors.

The ideal candidate has public-company experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and a track record of delivering audit-ready memos and policies.