Corporate Accounting Manager

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards. 

Robinhood is looking for an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to join and lead our rapidly growing Accounting team. As a Corporate Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for various aspects of General Ledger accounting including accrual, opex, prepaid etc. We are seeking driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities – a good team-player and a leader. This position manages US positions and contractors outside the US.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; or Chicago; IL office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 4 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams. 

What you’ll do

• Manage the month-end close process for prepaid and accrual in major operating expenses. Review and approve the journal entries prepared by the team members
• Management of the account reconciliation process, including reviewing and approving reconciliations. 
• Review the PL/BS flux (monthly/quarterly) analysis and explain the business drivers of financial statement movements in the managed areas
• Support SOX and external auditors' PBC requests
• Lead process improvement initiatives and drive implementation across the accounting organization
• Drive the system transformation projects to increase the efficiency of the overall month-end close process
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, high energy, initiative and creativity - manage significant initiatives across the organization, as well as develop and motivate staff
• Coach and mentor team members to improve overall team skills that will allow for the company to scale efficiently
• Review workpapers of direct reports, to support the month-end close and reporting period
• Provide constructive feedback and improving the documentation quality of the team

What you bring

• 5-8 years of total experience at the combination of public accounting firm and public company; 2+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably with a Big 4 firm
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
• Extensive experience in establishing and standardizing policies, processes, procedures and controls that are SOX compliant
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with system implementation (preferred)
• Experience with process improvement
• Proficiency in technical accounting matters and extensive experience in general accounting operations under US GAAP 
• Experience in developing and mentoring a team
• Experience in Oracle is a plus
• Proficiency in financial software and systems to drive the efficiency of the accounting close process; demonstrated experiences in accelerating the close timeline

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.