Technical Accounting Manager

Summary

Join Tailscale as the Technical Accounting Manager and play a critical role in ensuring the company's financial reporting meets the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and transparency. You will lead the company's first financial statement audit, manage technical accounting processes, and partner with the Controller and broader finance team. This position requires deep knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, experience with first-time audits in a SaaS environment, and strong project management skills. You will research and apply accounting standards to complex transactions, prepare technical accounting memos, and oversee the preparation of financial statements. The role involves collaboration with various teams and providing insights to senior management. Tailscale offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 6+ years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a Big 4 accounting firm
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and technical accounting issues
• Proven experience with ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation), and other relevant standards
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex accounting concepts for non-accountants
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., NetSuite, ERP systems, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Lead Tailscale’s first financial statement audit
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, providing timely and accurate documentation and responses
• Ensure audit readiness by implementing appropriate internal controls and processes
• Research, interpret, and apply accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS) to complex transactions, such as revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and SaaS-related arrangements
• Prepare technical accounting memos and documentation to support the company’s accounting positions
• Monitor and implement new accounting pronouncements as applicable to the company
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and related disclosures
• Partner with the finance and operations teams to ensure data integrity and compliance with accounting policies
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures
• Design and implement internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements (if applicable)
• Work closely with legal, sales, and product teams to understand and assess the accounting implications of business initiatives
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on accounting and financial matters

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation
• Experience leading or participating in first-time audits and working in a SaaS or technology environment

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits
• Coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family
• All-remote with the opportunity to work from anywhere
• Annual company retreat
• Team/department off-sites
• Individual travel budget to meet up with team members in Canada, the US, or the UK
• $1500 USD annually for professional development
• Mentorship
• Coaching
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Flexible, paid time off program
• We encourage all Tailscalars to take 4-6 weeks of vacation annually
• Company-owned laptop (Mac or PC)
• Monthly home internet reimbursement
• $1000 USD to customize your workstation
• Parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks