Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Summary

Join Instacart as a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and play a critical role in analyzing complex accounting topics, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and providing strategic guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct accounting research, and draft memos and presentations. Stay current on accounting standards and lead implementation efforts. Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial disclosures. Establish accounting guidance for complex transactions and maintain accurate accounting policies. Support internal team training on technical accounting principles. This leadership position significantly impacts the company's compliance, reporting, and operational effectiveness and reports to the Director of Technical Accounting and New Product Initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Accounting with a CPA license required
• 9+ years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate technical accounting functions
• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting matters, with proven experience conducting research and drafting position memos
• Experience collaborating across departments and serving as a subject matter expert on technical accounting topics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams effectively
• Exceptional organizational skills and proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and analysis for complex technical accounting topics, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), and other areas like leases, equity, and acquisitions
• Conduct research on technical accounting and reporting matters, drafting thorough memos and presentations with well-supported conclusions
• Remain current on new accounting standards and regulatory developments, assessing their impact on the Company, and leading implementation efforts when applicable
• Help ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and all required financial disclosures
• Collaborate with the accounting team to establish and operationalize accounting guidance for complex and non-routine transactions and non-standard contracts
• Develop and maintain accurate accounting policies
• Support training efforts for internal teams to promote understanding and compliance with technical accounting principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with financial systems like Oracle, SEC reporting tools (e.g., Workiva), and advanced knowledge of Excel or Google Suite tools
• Experience managing complex audits and reviews with external auditors

Benefits

• Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work
• This role is remote
• The base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location
• This role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants