Technical Accounting Manager – US GAAP Expert (Public)

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

Job summary

Rippling is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager in San Francisco to own core technical accounting work and strengthen company accounting policies and judgments. You will partner with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Equity, Treasury, and external auditors to ensure robust, audit-ready conclusions.

This highly technical role requires researching complex accounting questions, drafting clear memos, and translating guidance into practical business conclusions in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years in progressive roles in accounting/auditing with focus on technical accounting research
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to interpret complex accounting guidance
• Experience researching accounting literature (FASB, SEC, AICPA, IFRS)
• Experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting memos and documentation for audits
• Experience in a public-company environment or public-company reporting requirements
• Familiarity with SEC reporting, disclosures, and quarterly/annual cycles
• Experience partnering with external auditors and handling review comments
• Strong written communication, ability to explain complex issues clearly
• Attention to detail, judgment, ownership in fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams across close, reporting, audit, and ad hoc topics
• Public accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Own technical accounting research and documentation for complex areas under US GAAP
• Support local GAAP with International Accounting team
• Prepare memos, policy analyses, and conclusions that are audit-ready
• Support accounting for revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, debt/equity, business combinations
• Work with Senior Manager to build scalable accounting policies and processes
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to assess accounting implications of new products/transactions
• Support SEC-style disclosure and quarterly/annual reporting processes
• Monitor new accounting standards and implement guidance
• Collaborate with business partners on new products and strategic initiatives
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting positions and requests
• Contribute to audit-committee ready materials

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting

Auditing

Written communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

SEC reporting familiarity

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

Rippling is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager in San Francisco to own core technical accounting work and strengthen company accounting policies and judgments. You will partner with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Tax, Equity, Treasury, and external auditors to ensure robust, audit-ready conclusions.

This highly technical role requires researching complex accounting questions, drafting clear memos, and translating guidance into practical business conclusions in a