Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role

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.

As a Technical Accounting Manager, you will be a subject matter expert on technical accounting and financial reporting matters. You will help to build and maintain Robinhood’s accounting policies and address technical accounting issues arising from business transactions, new products, and implementation of new accounting pronouncements.

It is preferred that this role is located in one of the office locations listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. This position is only eligible for remote work in limited geographies within the US where we do not have physical office locations. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do

Establish, develop and maintain Robinhood’s accounting policies
Identify, analyze, and apply technical accounting guidance, including accounting standards of the FASB and SEC, and Big 4 interpretive guidance
Document technical accounting positions in memo format
Monitor, assess and implement new accounting pronouncements and proactively partner with stakeholders to analyze the operational and/or financial impacts of adoption
Perform business combination accounting for acquisitions, including coordination of third-party specialists for purchase price allocation valuation
Apply revenue from contracts with customer guidance to new products, including assessment of principal vs. agent
Be a trusted business partner to Finance, Product, Legal and Tax
Be a proactive liaison with external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters

What you bring

5-8 years of progressive experience in a technical accounting role
Public accounting experience; Big 4 or national firm experience preferred
Prior experience designing, implementing, and documenting technical accounting policies and procedures
Excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ability to research accounting literature, establish a position and develop procedures for implementation
Ability to interpret complex technical guidance and effectively present accounting positions both in written and verbal form

What we offer

Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

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