Senior Associate - Technical Accounting
$169k/y-$253k/y
Lambda4 days ago
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Summary
Lambda is seeking a Senior Associate - Technical Accounting to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves leading technical accounting research and preparing memos for complex transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
About the Role
As a Senior Associate - Technical Accounting, you will lead technical accounting research, analyze accounting implications of significant transactions, partner cross-functionally to assess accounting impacts, develop and maintain accounting policies, support IPO readiness efforts, assist with consolidated financial statement preparation, support external audits, and contribute to M&A and strategic initiatives.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in technical accounting, preferably within a Big 4 firm and/or a publicly traded company.
- Active CPA required.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with experience analyzing complex and non-routine transactions.
- Proven ability to research accounting guidance and prepare clear, well-supported technical accounting memos.
- Understanding of SEC reporting and disclosure requirements.
- Experience partnering cross-functionally to assess accounting implications of business initiatives.
- Familiarity with ERP and reporting tools (e.g., NetSuite, Workiva).
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
- Big 4 audit or accounting advisory experience with strong technical accounting expertise.
- Deep knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 718.
- Experience with pre-IPO technical matters, including equity instruments and SEC reporting considerations.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP financial reporting.
- Experience supporting IPO readiness and PCAOB audits.
- Background in high-growth, pre-IPO or public technology companies (SaaS/AI preferred).
- Exposure to M&A and purchase accounting.
Benefits
- Generous cash & equity compensation.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles.
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees).
- Flexible paid time off plan.
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