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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Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here.
Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$140,000—$165,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$123,000—$145,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$110,000—$129,000 USD
Click here to learn more about available Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.
We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.
Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.
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Robinhood Bellevue, Washington, USA Office
Bellevue, WA, United States
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