Principal, Financial Reporting

Airbnb

7h•Remote

About The Position

Airbnb's Financial Reporting team sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and storytelling, translating the company's financial performance into clear, accurate, and compelling communications for the public markets. The team is responsible for the end-to-end execution of Airbnb's SEC filings, including quarterly and annual reports, and plays a central role in how the world understands Airbnb's financial story. As a Principal, you will work closely with a collaborative and high-performing group of finance professionals, as well as key cross-functional partners including Accounting, Legal, Tax, FP&A, Investor Relations, and external auditors. The Principal, Financial Reporting will serve as a key contributor to Airbnb's external reporting function, owning significant portions of the company's SEC filings to ensure all financial disclosures are accurate, compliant, and clearly communicated. This is a highly visible, autonomous role that directly shapes how Airbnb communicates its financial narrative, requiring you to anticipate evolving regulatory challenges and implement scalable process improvements. Success in this role means delivering zero-defect SEC filings on strict deadlines, streamlining reporting systems for continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, external reporting, or public accounting, with deep expertise in SEC reporting requirements (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) and US GAAP.
Proven ability to distill complex, ambiguous financial information into clear, reader-friendly external disclosures for executive leadership and the public.
Significant hands-on experience utilizing financial reporting software (e.g., Workiva) and managing XBRL tagging within a continuous improvement environment.
Strong understanding of SOX 404, internal controls, and auditing practices, with a track record of driving process automation and efficiency.
Demonstrated capability to autonomously manage multiple complex project workstreams during peak reporting periods while offering mentorship and detailed review feedback to junior team members.
Exceptional cross-functional partnership skills, specifically with Investor Relations, Legal, and executive management.

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license strongly preferred
Background in Big 4 public accounting highly desired

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, review, and filing of Airbnb's SEC documents (primarily Forms 10-Q, 10-K), ensuring the accurate application of US GAAP, and partner with Investor Relations to validate data for quarterly Shareholder Letters and earnings call materials.
Monitor the disclosure impact of new U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations (e.g., cybersecurity or ESG rules).
Independently draft limited, low-risk, and routine technical accounting memos as needed.
Serve as a subject-matter expert for ad hoc financial reporting requests, collaborating autonomously with Legal, Tax, and FP&A to align financial data, while providing quality control and constructive feedback on sections prepared by junior team members.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging financial reporting systems (e.g., Workiva) to automate workflows, streamline the month-end close reporting cycle, and enhance the scalability of our data infrastructure.