Head of Technical Accounting and Reporting

About Anthropic

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

About Anthropic

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

About the role:

We are seeking a seasoned and proactive Head of Technical Accounting, who will serve as the primary point of contact on technical accounting matters and financial reporting across Anthropic. This pivotal role demands a seasoned professional who can distill complex financial information for various stakeholders, articulate technical concepts in accessible, non-technical language and provide expert guidance on intricate accounting topics. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience navigating complex technical accounting challenges, a track record of advising senior leadership or clients on multifaceted financial approaches, and building up the financial reporting process from scratch in a high growth environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of accounting policies
• Provide technical accounting guidance to cross-functional teams within the organization
• Develop and maintain documentation for technical accounting positions and conclusions
• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and financial planning
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and other international jurisdictions
• Manage various complex accounting issues and ensure compliance with new accounting standards
• Implement systems to support scalable financial reporting processes with automation
• Establish scalable processes and systems to support the company's rapid growth trajectory

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 12+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting with some experience in publicly traded companies
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA
• Participated in rotations at national office for public accounting
• Experience managing software implementations like Workiva or related tools
• Exhibit strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Possess a keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Strong candidates may also:

• Have experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Have the ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing the quality of your work product
• Be comfortable with handling ambiguity and working with minimal supervision
• Take the initiative to apply their knowledge of processes and systems and recommend well-considered improvements
• Exhibit knowledge of how to implement a change and good instinct in predicting its effects, and knowledge of how to “get it right” the first time 

The expected salary range for this position is:

Annual Salary:$300,000—$300,000 USD

Logistics

Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices.

Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed.  Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work. We think AI systems like the ones we're building have enormous social and ethical implications. We think this makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team.

Compensation and Benefits*

Anthropic’s compensation package consists of three elements: salary, equity, a