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The Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager will oversee technical accounting, financial reporting, and revenue recognition, and lead audits while collaborating across departments in a fast-growing AI startup.
fal is the leading platform for generative media, offering cutting-edge inference solutions for AI-powered video, image, and audio applications. We just raised a $140M Series D, valuing us at $4.5bn. We are backed by top venture funds, including Sequoia, a16z, Notable, Meritech, and others.
About the RoleWe're hiring a Technical Accounting & Reporting Manager to join our fast-growing Finance team. This is a high-impact, highly visible role that sits at the intersection of accounting rigor and business strategy. You'll own our technical accounting agenda, lead financial reporting, and be a trusted partner to the business on complex transactions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and wants to build something from the ground up, leveraging the latest AI tools.
What you'll doTechnical Accounting
- Research and document the company's positions on complex accounting matters under US GAAP (ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 842, and others)
- Draft and maintain accounting policy memos
- Serve as the go-to resource for accounting questions across the business
- Partner with Sales, Legal and Strategic Finance on structuring new transactions and arrangements
Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
- Own end-to-end revenue recognition for the company's product and services offerings
- Review customer contracts and develop SSP analyses and revenue waterfalls
- Own the revenue system implementation
- Ensure proper documentation of 5-step model assessments for all revenue streams
- Work cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk on non-standard arrangements
Equity Accounting (ASC 718)
- Manage all stock-based compensation accounting
- Partner with HR and Legal on new equity programs and modifications
- Coordinate with external valuation firms on 409A valuations
Financial Reporting
- Lead the preparation of internal financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, and management reporting packages
- Support the external reporting and communications
- Assist in drafting financial statements and disclosures
Tax Support
- Assist the tax function with quarterly and annual provision work (ASC 740)
- Support sales tax reconciliation
- Coordinate with external tax advisors on compliance and planning matters
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry (tech or SaaS strongly preferred)
- Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842
- Experience supporting or leading an external audit process
- Strong written communication skills — you can translate complex accounting into clear, concise memos
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with evolving processes
- Experience with NetSuite, Carta, Shareworks, or similar tools a plus
- AI and Automation first. You use the latest AI tools, or even creating your own to automate processes
- Opportunity to shape the accounting foundation of a high-growth AI startup.
- Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team.
- Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
- High autonomy and real ownership over core financial operations.
$160,000 - $200,000 + equity + comprehensive benefits package
We are currently hiring in downtown San Francisco.
Top Skills
Ai Tools
Asc 606
Asc 718
Asc 842
Carta
NetSuite
Shareworks
Us Gaap
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