The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting accountant to join our Finance team at Anthropic. In this role, you will be responsible for executing key aspects of our financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and supporting the implementation and optimization of our reporting systems.
What you'll do
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)
What they're looking for
- 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
