The opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Workforce Accounting to join Anthropic's Corporate Accounting Operations team. You will own every number tied to how we pay, equip and reward the people who work here: payroll and accrued compensation, stock-based compensation benefits and…
What you'll do
Own the workforce portfolio through month-end and quarter-end close: payroll and accrued compensation, bonus, vacation, severance and retention accruals, benefits, relocation, commissions, contingent workers, and T&E — including reconciliations, journal entries and variance commentary
Own stock-based compensation accounting end to end: expense recognition under ASC 718, cash-settlement matching, equity roll-forwards, and reconciliation of preferred stock, common stock and additional paid-in capital to the equity administration platform
Own the headcount and compensation reporting that underpins close analytics and cost allocations
Ensure every close deliverable is audit-ready, with clear documentation of positions and supporting evidence
Write, own and maintain accounting policies and SOPs across the workforce: domain — payroll accruals, ASC 718, commissions (ASC 340-40), contingent worker classification, and T&E — and evolve them as compensation programmes change
Review technical memos prepared by your team; ensure conclusions are: well-supported and consistent with US GAAP
What they're looking for
- Substantial progressive accounting experience that combines Big 4 audit with: time at a high-growth or startup company
- Experience with commissions accounting (ASC 340-40), contingent worker: accounting, or benefits and relocation programmes
- Experience with complex equity structures: preferred stock, tender offers, modifications, or international equity plans
- Experience preparing or supporting equity, employee benefit plan and net loss: per share disclosures for external reporting
- Experience leading or contributing to an ERP, payroll, equity or T&E system: implementation or integration, particularly where requirements were evolving mid-project
- Experience extending payroll and equity accounting to new entities or countries
- A clear point of view on how AI tools can eliminate low-value accounting: work, and a track record of putting it into practice
