Technical Accounting Manager

Zillow

4d • $94,700 - $159,300 • Remote

About The Position

The Technical Accounting team is a small but high-impact group within Zillow’s Finance organization. We own accounting policy and serve as internal subject matter experts, providing guidance and support to the broader accounting organization, business partners, and Zillow’s leadership team. As a Technical Accounting Manager, you’ll partner across Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Partnerships/Strategy, and Internal and External Audit to guide sound decisions on complex transactions. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Accounting Manager to join our Accounting team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and documenting the appropriate accounting treatment for revenue recognition issues as well as new and complex transactions in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP). You will play a key role in supporting Zillow’s growth and innovation by evaluating and proposing the appropriate accounting for topics such as contracts with customers (revenue recognition), leases and lease modifications, share-based compensation, and new product offerings.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP with experience in technical accounting research and documentation, particularly regarding ASC 606.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills; comfortably working through ambiguity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly explain complex concepts to both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• 6+ years of accounting experience, ideally with a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or in a technical accounting role at a public company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Active CPA license required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical accounting issues associated with ASC 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers and partner with stakeholders to operationalize conclusions.
• Research, interpret, and document technical accounting analyses for new and unusual transactions (e.g. M&A, partnerships, leases, share-based compensation, and new business initiatives).
• Prepare high-quality technical accounting memos and position papers to support conclusions and facilitate internal and external audit reviews.
• Collaborate with business leaders, Legal, FP&A, and internal and external auditors to ensure accurate and timely accounting for complex transactions.
• Monitor, assess, and communicate the impact of new and emerging accounting standards relevant to Zillow Group.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and training to finance and business teams.
• Lead or support special projects and other duties as assigned by leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees