Technical Accounting Manager

Palantir Technologies•Denver, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Manager of Technical Accounting you will work in a dynamic environment, often focused on multiple projects simultaneously across various functional groups. You will work directly on technical accounting and stock-based compensation initiatives that drive business decisions while supporting quarterly and annual filings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting with CPA license
Minimum 3 to 5 years of accounting or auditing experience, including at least 2 years in a technical accounting capacity (in industry or in public accounting)
Background with technical accounting and financial reporting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to summarize complex accounting and operational issues to management and other business partners.
Deep and current understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting principles and regulations.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management and leadership skills, with a track record of handling multiple complicated and cross-functional projects.
Ability to solve problems, including non-traditional or undefined problems, creatively and analytically.
Sound judgment and composure in high-pressure situations with an ability to ground decisions in data to ask and answer questions that move the business forward; demonstrate discretion and integrity in all interactions.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the review and assessment of technical accounting topics impacting the company, such as non-standard transactions (equity, revenue, debt, VIE analysis, investments, etc.), and the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards.
Own end-to-end stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718, including journal entries, documenting accounting treatment, and financial statement disclosures
Support ad hoc projects, analysis, and management initiatives
Assist in the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual financial statement, including drafting disclosures.

Benefits

Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
Employees are automatically covered by Palantir’s basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Take what you need paid time off, not accrual based
2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption, surrogacy, and preservation
Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child
Employees can enroll in Palantir’s 401k plan