Robinhood

Director of Accounting

Robinhood$213K — $250K *
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of work experience in accounting or a related business field; 4+ years in a leadership role.
  • Strong accounting and analytical skills with experience in high-growth environments.
  • Proven track record in strategic leadership with system automation and project implementation.
  • Experience with financial systems including Oracle ERP, Coupa, Workday, Oracle FCCS.
  • Excellent proactive communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the month-end close and ensure compliance with US GAAP standards.
  • Oversee key corporate accounting functions, building a top-performing team.
  • Collaborate with technical teams on product accounting and operational procedures.
  • Identify process optimization opportunities to decrease the closing timeline.
  • Develop scalable solutions for repetitive tasks, leveraging AI capabilities.
  • Serve as the financial systems DRI for ERP and software implementations.
  • Ensure that all close deliverables are audit-ready and coordinate with auditors.
  • Develop cross-functional relationships to support organizational changes.

Benefits

  • Challenging, high-impact work to advance your career.
  • Performance-driven compensation structure with bonuses and equity ownership.
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees, 90% for dependents.
  • Flexible spending account for wellness and learning costs.
  • Employer-paid life, disability Insurance, fertility, and mental health benefits.
  • Generous time-off policies including holidays, paid time off, and parental leave.
  • Catered meals and comfortable workspaces to enhance the office experience.
Full Job Description
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, office with in-person attendance expected 5 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
What you'll do
  • Lead full month-end close and consolidation process of global accounting function, ensure the accuracy of the financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
  • Oversee multiple key corporate accounting functions including opex accrual, prepaids, payroll accounting, and intercompany transactions etc; build top center of excellence team to support global controllership functions.
  • Support certain product accounting as needed, collaborate with the technical accounting team on new product launches and translate it into operational procedures.
  • Evaluate existing processes to identify opportunities to optimize the process and decrease time to close.
  • Identify repetitive tasks and lead the team to build scalable solutions including leveraging AI
  • Lead significant ERP and system implementations as financial systems DRI.
  • Ensure all close deliverables are audit-ready and coordinate with auditors and service providers to support smooth financial statements audits.
  • Develop strong cross functional relationships within the organization and proactively take the lead to support changes within the fast growing business.
  • Ensure all key internal controls over operations and financial reporting are in place and operating in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations.
  • Lead and scale a high-performing team to support the growth and development.
What you bring
  • 12+ years of work experience with a bachelor's degree in accounting or business related, 4+ years of leadership role at least.
  • Strong accounting and analytical skills, leading process improvements and projects in cross-functional and high-growth environments.
  • Proven strategic leadership with a track record of system automation and special project implementation.
  • Experience with Oracle ERP, Coupa, Workday, Oracle FCCS.
  • Proactive, excellent communication skills and ability to solve the problems proactively.
Leadership expectations

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here's what we expect from them:
  • Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
  • Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
  • Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.
What we offer
  • Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
  • Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
  • Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
  • Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
  • Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
  • Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.


In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$213,000-$250,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$187,000-$220,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$166,000-$195,000 USD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you're ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

About Robinhood

Robinhood is a financial services company that offers commission-free trading through its website and mobile app. The company was founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Robinhood's mission is to democratize finance for all by making investing accessible to everyone. The company has raised over $5 billion in funding and has over 13 million users. Robinhood has faced criticism for its business model, which relies on selling order flow to market makers, and for its handling of the GameStop trading frenzy in early 2021.
Learn more about Robinhood
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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