Manager of Technical Accounting & Reporting
About Us
Automation Anywhere is the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), transforming how work gets done with AI-powered automation. Its APA system, built on the industry’s first Process Reasoning Engine (PRE) and specialized AI agents, combines process discovery, RPA, end-to-end orchestration, document processing, and analytics—all delivered with enterprise-grade security and governance. Guided by its vision to fuel the future of work, Automation Anywhere helps organizations worldwide boost productivity, accelerate growth, and unleash human potential.
We’re Seeking
We are seeking an exceptional Manager of Technical Accounting and Reporting to join our Accounting & Finance team as a strategic leader and subject matter expert. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape our accounting framework, drive compliance excellence, and directly influence how the company communicates its financial story to investors and stakeholders. You’ll partner with executive leadership to translate complex accounting challenges into clear, actionable strategies that support our business growth.
Your Opportunity
You will make an impact by leading accounting policy evolution, driving technical excellence, ensuring compliance excellence, crafting financial narratives, becoming the technical authority, accelerating close cycles, solving novel problems, and working closely with Product, Legal, Finance & Strategy teams to provide technical accounting guidance on new initiatives and market opportunities, collaborating with external auditors to resolve complex matters efficiently.
Who You’ll Report To
This role will report to our VP, Controller. Location: Hybrid role with regular onsite workdays in our San Jose, CA office strongly preferred. Other U.S. locations may be considered.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- US CPA (highly preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience — a strong blend of technical accounting depth and operational know-how
- Big 4 audit/advisory experience (preferred) — or equivalent exposure to complex accounting matters
- Stock-based compensation (AS) expertise in at least two of these areas: – Revenue recognition (ASC 606) – Stock-based compensation (ASC 718) – Business combinations and goodwill accounting (ASC 805)
- Capital markets experience (IPOs, equity offerings, or SEC reporting) — preferred
- Technology/SaaS industry background — preferred but not required; willingness to quickly master software/tech accounting nuances is essential
What You’ll Do
- Lead accounting policy evolution — own the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards, ensuring our policies remain current, compliant, and strategically aligned with our business model
- Partner with the accounting team and cross-functional leaders to navigate complex new transactions, evolving product structures, and accounting rule changes with precision and confidence
- Design and oversee internal controls framework for accounting policies with a focus on SOX effectiveness and audit readiness
- Author original footnote disclosures, MD&A, and public communications that accurately reflect our financial position and delight investors and auditors
- Respond to complex accounting inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, translating intricate technical matters into clear concepts for all organizational levels
- Lead monthly close processes including stock-based compensation and equity-related journal entries, publishing investor reporting packages with precision
- Solve novel problems — work closely with Product, Legal, Finance & Strategy teams to provide technical accounting guidance on new initiatives and market opportunities, collaborating with external auditors to resolve complex matters efficiently
Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting systems
Benefits
- Base salary range: $140,000 – $155,000 a year
- Discretionary bonus
- Equity
- Full range of medical and other benefits
- Flexible work schedule / remote roles
- Unlimited personal time off
- 12 holidays off per year
- 4 days volunteer time off per year
- 4 company achievement days off per year
Company Information
Automation Anywhere is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email recruiting@automationanyle.com.