Pinterest

Manager I, Technical Accounting

Pinterest$98K — $202K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Francisco, CA
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, plus an active CPA certification.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, particularly in public accounting and/or at a publicly traded company.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with complex accounting guidance (ASC 842, 718, etc.).
  • Proven ability to prepare clear technical accounting memoranda and policies.
  • Understanding of SEC reporting requirements, internal controls, and SOX 404 regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex topics to diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience coordinating across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Independently review contracts and analyze transaction accounting treatment under US GAAP.
  • Research and prepare comprehensive accounting memoranda and policies on various complex topics.
  • Serve as a technical resource for translating complex accounting requirements into practical guidance for stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams to advise on transactions and resolve accounting matters.
  • Monitor new accounting standards and assess their operational implications for implementation.
  • Utilize AI tools to streamline research and enhance accounting processes while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Support the preparation and review of SEC filings and related financial disclosures.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Exposure to leveraging AI and automation in accounting processes.
  • Gain experience in preparing SEC filings for a high-profile public company.
  • Flexible working arrangements with minimal in-office requirements.
  • Commitment to workplace equity, inclusion, and creativity.
Full Job Description
Technical Accounting Manager I

We're looking for a Technical Accounting Manager I to join our Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting team. In this role, you'll research and advise on complex accounting matters, develop accounting policies and support Pinterest's external reporting. You'll join a small, highly collaborative team with broad exposure across the business and have opportunities to leverage AI and automation to build scalable accounting processes and internal resources.

What you'll do:
  • Independently review contracts and analyze complex, material or confidential transactions to establish the appropriate accounting treatment under US GAAP
  • Research technical accounting matters and prepare clear, well-supported accounting memoranda, policies and practical guidance across topics such as leases, share-based compensation, capitalized software, infrastructure and hosting arrangements, long-lived asset impairment, contingencies and restructuring
  • Serve as a technical accounting resource to internal stakeholders, translating complex accounting requirements into practical guidance and providing training to internal teams
  • Partner with Accounting Operations, Finance, Legal, Real Estate, and other teams to advise on transactions and resolve accounting matters
  • Monitor new accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements, assess their financial and operational implications and support the implementation of related policies, processes and controls
  • Leverage AI to accelerate research, synthesize accounting guidance and develop scalable internal resources while applying judgment and verification to maintain accuracy, confidentiality and quality
  • Support the preparation and review of financial statements and related disclosures included in Pinterest's SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K and the proxy statement

What we're looking for:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, a related field or equivalent experience and an active CPA certification
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting and/or at a publicly traded company
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including experience researching and applying complex accounting guidance such as ASC 842, Leases; ASC 718, Stock Compensation; ASC 350, Intangible; ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment; and ASC 450, Contingencies
  • Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and policies that clearly document accounting conclusions, supporting guidance and relevant judgments
  • Understanding of SEC reporting requirements, internal controls and SOX 404
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including experience explaining complex accounting topics to stakeholders with varying levels of accounting knowledge
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment with firm reporting deadlines
  • Demonstrated experience using AI to improve the speed, quality or scalability of accounting work, with a thoughtful approach to validating outputs, protecting confidential data and maintaining ownership of final conclusions and deliverables


Relocation Statement:
  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.


In-office requirement statement:
  • We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
  • This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per year and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

#LI-REMOTE

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$98,561-$202,918 USD

About Pinterest

Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover and save ideas for recipes, home decor, fashion, and more. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pinterest has over 400 million monthly active users and is available in over 30 languages. The company's mission is to help people discover and do what they love.
Learn more about Pinterest
Size
3,225 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$128.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+53.9%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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