Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting

Corporate Accountant – Corporate Accounting OperationsWe are looking for a Corporate Accountant to join Anthropic's Corporate Accounting Operations team. Reporting to the Director of Accounting Operations, this individual will lead a team of accountants while staying hands‑on — reviewing and preparing close materials, setting technical standards, and owning their own portfolio of accounts through close.Key ResponsibilitiesThis is a build role. The successful candidate will write and own the policies and SOPs the team operates against, design the controls framework, and continuously improve the processes underneath it — including using Claude and other tools to automate work that doesn't need to be manual.The role carries direct reports and sits at the intersection of close operations, technical accounting, SOX, process automation, and cross‑functional partnership.Close Operations ( 35% )Own a portfolio of accounts through month‑end and quarter‑end close — reconciliations, journal entries, and variance commentary.Drive close acceleration by identifying bottlenecks and implementing process changes that reduce cycle time without sacrificing accuracy.Ensure all close deliverables are consistently audit‑ready with clear documentation of positions and supporting evidence.Oversee SOX control preparation and execution across owned accounts; review control evidence and own timely remediation of gaps.Technical Accounting & Policy ( 20% )Write, own, and maintain technical accounting policies and SOPs across the domain — drafting, evolving, and operationalising them as the business changes.Review technical accounting memos prepared by the team; ensure conclusions are well‑supported and consistent with US GAAP.Collaborate with Technical Accounting on new or evolving standards and translate guidance into executable procedures.Own external audit responses within the domain; ensure timely delivery of supporting schedules and audit‑ready workpapers.Process Improvement & Automation ( 20% )Identify repetitive, rules‑based tasks and build scalable solutions — including leveraging Claude — to automate or replace them.Document workflows and controls in a way that supports knowledge transfer, audit evidence, and system scalability.Contribute to ERP and systems implementations, translating accounting requirements into clear specifications and test criteria.Team Leadership & Review ( 15% )Coach and develop a team of highly agile performers with timely, specific feedback that raises the technical and operational bar.Hire and onboard accountants as the team grows; set clear expectations and build a culture of precision and continuous improvement.Serve as the first escalation point for complex transactions and accounting judgments across the team's workstreams.Cross‑Functional Partnership ( 10% )Partner with Finance & Strategy, Tax, People Operations, Procurement, and Facilities to keep accounting aligned with business activity in real time.Translate complex accounting positions into plain language for non‑finance stakeholders.Support new entity setup and geographic expansion by establishing accounting processes for new jurisdictions.QualificationsActive CPA licence (required).Roughly 10 years of progressive accounting experience, combining public company (audit or in‑house) exposure with time in a high‑growth or startup environment.Deep expertise in two or more of the following: ASC 842 leases, ASC 718 SBC, ASC 340‑40 commissions, payroll, fixed‑assets/capitalisation, cash & investments, debt, intangibles, prepaids, accruals.Experience designing and operating controls in a SOX environment.Ability to write and maintain end‑to‑end policies and SOPs and ensure they are applied by the team.Hands‑on ownership of close: reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and period‑end cut‑off.Experience coaching junior accountants with direct reports.Strong communication skills, able to translate complex positions into plain language for non‑accounting partners.Comfortable working in ambiguity: structures work, reaches defensible conclusions, and documents clearly when the answer isn't obvious.Prior experience in high‑growth or startup environments, including ERP implementation.Familiarity with AI or infrastructure‑heavy business models where cost attribution and capitalisation decisions are complex.BenefitsComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.Inclusive fertility benefits via Carrot Fertility.22 weeks of paid parental leave.Flexible paid time off and absence policies.Mental health support for you and your dependents.Competitive salary and equity packages.Optional equity donation matching at a 1:1 ratio, up to 25% of your equity grant.Retirement plans with competitive matching.Life and income protection plans.$500/month flexible wellness and time saver stipend.Commuter benefits.Annual education stipend.Home office stipends.Relocation support for those moving for Anthropic.Daily meals and snacks in the office.#J-18808-Ljbffr