Accountant • Senior

Who you are

You have extensive experience in accounting, ideally with a focus on technical aspects and regulatory compliance. Your background includes working closely with cross-functional teams, providing strategic guidance on complex accounting matters, and establishing robust accounting policies. You excel in both hands-on technical expertise and as a business partner, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting practices. You are comfortable navigating an evolving regulatory landscape and have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement in accounting infrastructure. Your ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including external auditors, sets you apart as a trusted advisor in your field.

Desirable

Experience in the tech industry or with AI-related companies is a plus. Familiarity with innovative business models and transactions will enhance your ability to assess accounting treatments effectively. You are proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

What you'll do

In this role, you will serve as the company's foremost accounting authority in specific areas of responsibility. You will provide strategic guidance on complex accounting matters while building and leading cross-functional projects. Your responsibilities will include establishing robust accounting policies and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of these policies. You will partner closely with teams across Finance, Legal, Product, Tax, Treasury, and Business Operations to assess accounting treatment for novel business models and transactions. Additionally, you will work directly with external auditors, driving continuous improvement of our accounting infrastructure. Your role will be critical in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape as the company scales its business.

What we offer

At Anthropic, we offer competitive compensation and benefits, including optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, and flexible working hours. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team in a lovely office space, contributing to the mission of creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team.