Technical Accounting Manager - Hybrid/Remote, SEC‑Ready

Rippling; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Benefits

Job summary

Rippling is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to own core technical accounting work and strengthen policies and judgments. The role partners with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Equity, Treasury, and external auditors in a highly technical environment.

The ideal candidate has public-company experience, strong audit expectations, and the ability to translate complex guidance into practical business conclusions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to research, interpret, and apply complex accounting guidance.
• Experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting memos and supporting documentation.
• Experience operating in a public‑company environment and with SEC/quarterly reporting cycles.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting expectations and external auditor coordination.

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 accounting memos, policy analyses, and audit-ready conclusions.
• Support accounting for revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, debt and equity transactions, business combinations, and other topics.
• Partner to build scalable accounting policies and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess accounting implications of new products and contracts.
• Support public-company readiness and reporting maturity initiatives, including SEC-style disclosures.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Technical accounting research

Audit experience

SEC reporting

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional partnering

Public-company experience

Education

CPA preferred

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Rippling is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to own core technical accounting work and strengthen policies and judgments. The role partners with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Equity, Treasury, and external auditors in a highly technical environment.

The ideal candidate has public-company experience, strong audit expectations, and the ability to translate complex guidance into practical business conclusions.