Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager

Grammarly • San Francisco, CA

113d • $158,000 - $218,000

About The Position

To achieve our ambitious goals, we’re looking for a Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to join our Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting team. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that will be instrumental in scaling Grammarly’s accounting and reporting capabilities as the company enters a new phase of growth marked by acquisitions, evolving product monetization strategies, and heightened investor expectations.

Requirements

• Has 5–7 years of progressive experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, or audit (Big 4 and/or SaaS/technology strongly preferred).
• Holds an active CPA license (or equivalent).
• Possesses deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, etc.
• Demonstrates strong project management and leadership skills, balancing recurring deliverables with ad hoc special projects.
• Has excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex accounting issues for non-technical stakeholders.
• Brings experience with systems such as NetSuite, Workiva, FloQast, or other financial/reporting tools (preferred).
• Has a continuous improvement mindset and experience driving process optimization or automation.
• Has a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, proactively manages tasks and priorities across multiple projects, analyzes and executes work efficiently, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, and thrives in fast-paced, results-driven environments.

Nice To Haves

• Live and lead by Grammarly’s EAGER values — ethical, adaptable, gritty, empathetic, and remarkable in everything you do.
• Motivated by our MOVE principles: moving fast and learning faster, obsessing over customer value, prioritizing impact over activity, and embracing healthy, trust-based disagreement.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of recurring technical accounting and reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP.
• Guide revenue accounting for evolving monetization models, such as usage-based pricing and AI-enabled features, ensuring proper provisioning and disclosure.
• Lead and serve as a key subject matter expert in complex accounting topics such as revenue, leases, capitalized software, equity/debt transactions, commissions, and financial statement preparation and review.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual financial reporting processes and manage external audit relationships with our Big 4 auditors.
• Strengthen internal controls by identifying gaps, leading RCM refreshes, and supporting SOX-readiness.
• Mentor junior team members, share knowledge, and build scalable processes across the team.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage projects effectively, work independently with minimal oversight, and proactively design scalable processes that enable efficiency and long-term impact.

Benefits

• Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)
• Disability and life insurance options
• 401(k) and RRSP matching
• Paid parental leave
• 20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time
• Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)
• Annual professional development budget and opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees