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Head of Global Equity Compensation
| Company | Anthropic |
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| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $230000 – $300000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 8+ years of accounting experience, with at least 4 years in technical accounting roles
- Hold a CPA license
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP and experience with technical accounting research
- Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm and/or high-growth technology company
- Proficient with accounting systems (NetSuite preferred) and Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Self-starter able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Deeply curious and driven to learn
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and relevant accounting standards
- Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes, with specific oversight of complex technical accounting areas
- Research and document technical accounting positions on emerging or complex issues, such as revenue recognition, equity transactions, and leases
- Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules
- Partner with cross-functional teams to assess and document accounting implications of new business initiatives, contracts, and transactions
- Collaborate with external auditors to provide supporting documentation and technical accounting memoranda
- Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and automation
- Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance on technical accounting matters
- Support special projects, including system implementations and process improvements
- Stay current on accounting standards and regulatory developments, implementing changes as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an accounting firm’s national office or accounting advisor practice
- Experience working in a startup or high-growth technology environment
- Experience with AI, SaaS, or consumption-based business models
- Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements
- Experience implementing new accounting standards
- Demonstrated skill in process automation and system implementations
- A knack for simplifying complex concepts and building scalable processes
- Comfort handling ambiguity and working with minimal supervision
- Initiative to apply knowledge and recommend well-considered improvements
