Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager
$40k - $350k • San Francisco • FullTime
Posted 5d ago
About the job
Decagon is seeking a technically strong Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager to manage complex, non-routine accounting matters as the company scales. This high-impact individual contributor role is for someone adept at resolving intricate GAAP questions, including revenue recognition, business combinations, and stock-based compensation, and translating them into clear, actionable conclusions. You will collaborate with Legal, Sales, Founders Office, Revenue Operations, and Finance to influence deal structure and pricing strategy for new products and deals, while also building the technical accounting infrastructure, policies, memos, and controls essential for a fast-growing, pre-IPO company.
Responsibilities
- Own technical accounting positions under U.S. GAAP for complex transactions, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations (ASC 805), and stock-based compensation (ASC 718), with audit-ready memos.
- Review non-standard customer contracts with Legal, Sales, Founders Office, Revenue Operations, and Finance to ensure correct revenue treatment for new products and pricing.
- Manage equity and stock-based compensation accounting, including 409A and award valuations, plus M&A and financing activity.
- Develop Decagon's technical accounting policies from scratch to support scaling.
- Drive conclusions with external auditors and technical consultants, and enhance external reporting rigor for IPO readiness.
- Track new accounting standards and communicate their implications to leadership in simple terms.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA or equivalent designation preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4/public accounting and industry experience at a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
- Deep, hands-on technical accounting expertise in ASC 606, 805, and 718, with demonstrated experience drafting memos on complex, non-routine transactions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical accounting conclusions for non-finance stakeholders.
- Self-starter comfortable owning ambiguous, high-stakes problems independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842), capitalized software (ASC 350-40), or debt and equity instruments (ASC 480) is a plus.
- Familiarity with ERP and financial reporting tools is a plus.
- Experience using AI and automation tools to accelerate technical accounting research, memo drafting, or audit support is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension)
- Parental Leave
- Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
- Monthly stipend to support wellness, lifestyle, and work-life balance
- Daily lunches and snacks in the office
- Take what you need vacation policy