Senior Technical Accountant
WebflowAbout the role
At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. Webflow is a Website Experience Platform (WXP) that empowers modern marketing teams to visually build, manage, and optimize stunning websites. With AI-driven personalization baked in, Webflow enables teams to significantly boost conversion rates, translating directly into measurable business growth. From independent designers and creative agencies to Fortune 500 companies, millions worldwide use Webflow to be more nimble, creative, and collaborative.
We’re looking for a Senior Technical Accountant to ensure compliance with US accounting standards, provide guidance on technical accounting issues to support the business, and lead complex accounting projects.
About the role:
- Location: Remote-first (United States)
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Exempt
- The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.
- United States (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
- Zone A: $104,500 - $137,000
- Zone B: $97,500 - $131,500
- Zone C: $92,000 - $123,500
- United States (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Target amounts are a percentage of base salary and vary by career level. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals.
Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
- Reporting to the Director, Accounting Operations
As a Senior Technical Accountant, you’ll …
- Own technical accounting areas such as internally developed software, stock based compensation, equity modifications, intangibles and leases, and ensure their compliance with US GAAP
- Own month-end close for technical accounting areas, including the preparation of supporting calculations, booking journal entries, performing flux analyses, and reconciling accounts, including driving process improvements to help accelerate the close cycle
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, including preparation and tie-out of income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, statement of stockholders’ equity, footnotes, supporting documentation, and the disclosure checklist.
- Research, interpret, and document accounting positions for complex transactions and new accounting standards, and partner with internal management and auditors for sign-off.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and cross functional business partners, to perform comprehensive walkthroughs, ensure complete and accurate financials, and timely and compliant reporting.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies and support their implementation.
- Support in the development and testing of internal controls.
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role.
About you:
Requirements:
- 4+ years of public accounting experience, with a thorough understanding of technical accounting and financial reporting
- Active CPA license
- Fluency in US GAAP
- Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
You’ll thrive as a Senior Technical Accountant if you:
- Have the ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear, actionable recommendations
- Are knowledgeable of both private and public company reporting standards
- Have experience preparing financial statements
- Have a proven ability to work cross-functionally
- Are an effective communicator
- Have the ability to operate independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Have experience with Netsuite and Workiva
Our Core Behaviors:
- Obsess over customer experience. We deeply understand what we’re building and who we’re building for and serving. We define the leading edge of what’s possible in our industry and deliver the future for our customers
- Move with heartfelt urgency. We have a healthy relations
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