Robinhood

Technical Accounting Manager

Robinhood$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in technical accounting roles.
  • Background in public accounting; Big 4 or national firm preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex accounting concepts.
  • Experience in developing and implementing accounting policies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain corporate accounting policies aligned with U.S. GAAP.
  • Analyze complex business transactions for appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Draft technical accounting memos and documentation.
  • Monitor and implement new accounting pronouncements.
  • Support acquisition-related activities and coordinate with valuation specialists.

Benefits

  • Challenging, high-impact work opportunities.
  • Performance-driven compensation with bonus programs and equity ownership.
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees and 90% for dependents.
  • Flexible benefits spending account for wellness and learning.
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance and mental health benefits.
  • Generous time off policies including parental leave and sick time.
  • Exceptional office experience with catered meals and comfortable workspaces.
Full Job Description
Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you're ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world's biggest financial problems. We're looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn't a place for complacency, it's where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We're a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Technical Accounting team's mission is to deliver critical insights and provide expertise to facilitate the application of Robinhood's accounting policies in a dynamic environment while helping democratize finance for all. Our team partners closely with cross-functional groups such as Product, Legal, Finance, and Tax, while also ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.

As a Technical Accounting Manager, you'll be a subject matter expert on technical accounting and financial reporting matters. You'll build and maintain Robinhood's accounting policies, lead technical assessments of new products and transactions, and support the implementation of new accounting pronouncements. This is an exciting opportunity to make a high-impact contribution in a fast-moving and collaborative environment!

This role is based in our Chicago, IL, Menlo Park, CA, and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 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
  • Develop and maintain Robinhood's corporate accounting policies in alignment with U.S. GAAP and evolving business needs
  • Analyze complex business transactions and new products to determine the appropriate accounting treatment
  • Draft clear, thorough technical accounting memos and documentation
  • Monitor new accounting pronouncements and lead implementation efforts across the organization
  • Support acquisition-related activities, including business combination accounting and coordination with third-party valuation specialists
What you bring
  • 5-8 years of progressive experience in technical accounting roles
  • Strong background in public accounting; Big 4 or national firm experience preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including the ability to research and apply technical guidance
  • Proven ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally
  • Experience developing and operationalizing accounting policies and procedures
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.


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

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work-welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of 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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