Financial Reporting Accountant

Anthropic•San Francisco, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Accountant to join their Finance team. This role is responsible for executing key aspects of financial reporting processes, ensuring US GAAP compliance, and supporting the implementation and optimization of reporting systems. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Lead, the accountant will maintain robust reporting frameworks, prepare financial statements, support external audits, and drive continuous improvement in reporting capabilities. This position offers the chance to contribute to the financial reporting infrastructure of a leading AI company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting
Hold a CPA license (or equivalent) or are actively pursuing CPA (or equivalent) certification
7+ years of accounting experience, including experience in public accounting
Possess expertise in US GAAP
Hands-on experience using Workiva or similar financial reporting platforms and are comfortable optimizing workflows within these tools
Proficient with ERP systems
Experience supporting SOX compliance programs and working with external auditors
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture
Effectively communicate complex accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders
Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can adapt quickly to changing priorities
Passionate about building scalable processes and systems supporting organizational grow
Care about the societal impacts of your work and are excited about Anthropic's mission to build safe, beneficial AI
Strong Excel and data manipulation skills

Nice To Haves

SEC reporting experience is a plus
Workday Financials is a plus
experience with Python or SQL for reporting automation is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and review external financial reporting deliverables, including quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP and applicable reporting standards
Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, coordinating with accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate completion
Conduct technical accounting research and prepare documentation for complex transactions, including stock-based compensation (ASC 718), derivatives (ASC 815), lease accounting (ASC 842), as well as supporting implementing new accounting standards
Support the implementation and day-to-day operation of Workiva for financial reporting, controls documentation and compliance
Serve as a key point of contact with external auditors, coordinating audit requests, preparing supporting documentation, and ensuring efficient completion of audit procedures
Support the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
Partner with the Finance Systems team to ensure seamless integration between ERP systems and reporting platforms
Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures documentation
Collaborate with Legal, Investor Relations, Tax, Equity Accounting and Finance & Strategy teams to ensure alignment between management and external reporting
Contribute to special projects as needed, including system implementations, process improvements, and reporting automation initiatives