Senior Director, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role

We’re looking for a Senior Director, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to oversee all SEC reporting, resolve various complex technical accounting issues and act as a key resource for internal stakeholders. Reporting to the Controller, the role will be a key leadership position in the Finance organization, interacting and coordinating with colleagues in Finance & Strategy, Tax, Corporate Development and various other departments across the Company to ensure proper accounting treatment and accurate financial results.

It is preferred that this role is located in one of the office locations listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. This position is only eligible for remote work in limited geographies within the US where we do not have physical office locations. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do

• Provide leadership, support and professional development opportunities to the growing technical and reporting accounting team
• Manage the reporting and filing process for SEC Form 10-Q and 10-K, and other external reporting requirements
• Lead the technical accounting team in researching, communicating and resolving complex accounting matters. Provide technical accounting guidance to cross functional partners across finance and the company
• Lead all policy initiatives, including the implementation of new accounting standards. Ensure internal Robinhood accounting policies are maintained and up to date.
• Continuously monitor, document and communicate new accounting standards to the entire organization and determine their impact on the company
• Lead or support cross-functional strategic initiatives, including product launches, new revenue models, or structural reorganizations, ensuring accounting impacts are proactively addressed.
• Participate in audit committee meetings, including the presentation of required communications
• Organize and lead quarterly disclosure committee meetings
• Manage the relationship with external auditors. Act as the key point of contact between the auditors and internal finance teams.
• Support due diligence and the integration of M&A deals. Lead the purchase price and opening balance sheet accounting.
• Represent reporting and technical accounting in special projects such as finance transformation and automation initiatives
• Develop a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, training and success in the accounting organization

What you bring

• 15+ years of total experience with increasing levels of responsibility including people management
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, high energy and initiative - with a proven ability to manage significant initiatives across the organization, as well as develop and motivate staff
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Expert in technical accounting issues
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, excellent soft-skills, and ability to motivate and influence all levels of management
• Experience with M&A due diligence and purchase accounting preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or equivalent required

What we offer

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and