Head of Technical Accounting and Reporting - Lionheart Ventures
San Francisco, CA 94199
About the Job
About Anthropic
Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.
About the role:
We are seeking a seasoned and proactive Head of Technical Accounting, who will serve as the primary point of contact on technical accounting matters and financial reporting across Anthropic. This pivotal role demands a seasoned professional who can distill complex financial information for various stakeholders, articulate technical concepts in accessible, non-technical language and provide expert guidance on intricate accounting topics. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience navigating complex technical accounting challenges, a track record of advising senior leadership or clients on multifaceted financial approaches, and building up the financial reporting process from scratch in a high growth environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of accounting policies
- Provide technical accounting guidance to cross-functional teams within the organization
- Develop and maintain documentation for technical accounting positions and conclusions
- Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and financial planning
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and other international jurisdictions
- Manage various complex accounting issues and ensure compliance with new accounting standards
- Implement systems to support scalable financial reporting processes with automation
- Establish scalable processes and systems to support the company's rapid growth trajectory
You may be a good fit if you:
- Have 12+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting with some experience in publicly traded companies
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA
- Participated in rotations at national office for public accounting
- Experience managing software implementations like Workiva or related tools
- Exhibit strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Possess a keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong candidates may also:
- Have experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
- Have the ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing the quality of your work product
- Be comfortable with handling ambiguity and working with minimal supervision
- Take the initiative to apply their knowledge of processes and systems and recommend well-considered improvements
- Exhibit knowledge of how to implement a change and good instinct in predicting its effects, and knowledge of how to “get it right” the first time
