Technical Accounting

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for users and society. We are a rapidly growing team of researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders building beneficial AI.

About the role

We are hiring a seasoned Technical Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be the company’s primary technical accounting authority, shaping accounting policy, partnering with cross‑functional teams, and advising on the implications of new business models. Your work will influence strategy and help ensure accurate, compliant financial reporting as Anthropic scales.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal technical accounting authority on revenue recognition, equity transactions, leases, business combinations, and emerging issues.
• Partner with product, legal, tax, treasury, and business operations to assess accounting impacts of new products, partnerships, and strategic transactions.
• Provide real‑time accounting consultation across the organization and build strong relationships with business partners.
• Lead the development & implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memos that comply with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Conduct impact assessments, develop policies, and provide cross‑functional education for new or revised accounting standards.
• Oversee preparation of technical accounting documentation for quarterly & annual statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters and drive timely resolution of audit inquiries.
• Automate and improve processes across the technical accounting function, leveraging technology for efficiency and scalability.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, translating complex matters into actionable insights.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to proactively identify potential accounting impacts.
• Support special projects such as system implementations, internal control enhancements, and other ad‑hoc initiatives.
• Develop talent in finance through training, mentorship, and technical guidance.

Qualifications

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Deadline to apply

None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation

Base salary : $230,000 – $300,000 USD. Total compensation includes equity, benefits, and potential incentive pay.

Logistics

Education requirements : Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Location-based hybrid policy : Staff must be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time; some roles may require more presence.

Visa sponsorship : We sponsor visas whenever possible and will make every reasonable effort to secure sponsorship if you receive an offer.

Equal Employment Opportunity statement : We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification. Reporting bias studies show that under‑represented candidates often underestimate their fit, so consider applying if you are interested.

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