Senior External Reporting Manager

Summary

Join Instacart as a strategic and detail-oriented leader in technical accounting and SEC reporting. Lead the preparation of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K), ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations. Oversee monthly financial statements and disclosures. Maintain the SEC reporting calendar and support Investor Relations. Collaborate with the Technical Accounting team on compliance and complex accounting issues. Play a key role in cross-functional collaboration and process improvement initiatives. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience, with a strong background in external reporting and technical accounting. Experience in public accounting (Big Four preferred) is highly valued
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification required
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and technical accounting skills, with proven experience conducting research and preparing position papers on complex issues
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and reviewing financial statements, disclosures, and SEC filings
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong leadership skills, with a focus on coaching and mentorship across teams
• Highly detail-oriented, with strong organizational and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of all quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K), ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
• Oversee the preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements, and quarterly stockholder’s equity statements
• Prepare disclosures for all financial reporting with strict adherence to regulatory requirements
• Maintain the SEC reporting calendar, ensuring optimal coordination across teams to meet deadlines efficiently
• Support Investor Relations by conducting tie-outs and quality assurance reviews of externally published materials, including preparation and timely filing of earnings release 8-Ks
• Collaborate with the Technical Accounting team to ensure full compliance with evolving standards
• Prepare the accounting/finance portion of the quarterly Disclosure and Audit Committee decks and present findings during Disclosure Committee meetings
• Support the creation, documentation, and maintenance of SOX controls related to external reporting processes and disclosures
• Lead in-depth technical accounting research and mentor team members in preparing detailed memorandums on complex accounting issues
• Provide expertise in stock-based compensation accounting including complex equity awards and collaborate closely with equity administration
• Play a key role in cross-functional collaboration by working with Finance, Legal, Policy, and Investor Relations teams
• Provide guidance on ad-hoc queries and participate in special accounting and reporting projects or initiatives as assigned by management
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and streamline reporting and disclosure processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Continuously refine external reporting procedures, ensuring documentation reflects best practices and aligns with internal policies
• Lead projects to adopt and implement new tools and frameworks that enhance financial reporting effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with financial reporting software such as Workiva and advanced Excel skills
• Experience managing reporting schedules and processes across complex, cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to execute on deliverables in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Benefits

• Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work
• This role is remote
• This role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants