Director, Accounting Operations

Responsibilities:Accounting Leadership and Operations- Own end-to-end accounting for workplace and workforce, including real estate leasing (ASC 842), fixed assets, cash and treasury, operating expenses, prepaids and accruals, payroll, taxes and benefits, commissions, and stock-based compensation support- Drive month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous acceleration of close cycles- Establish and maintain the Chart of Accounts and master data governance structure, ensuring it supports current operations and scales for future complexity- Design and implement allocation methodologies that provide clear cost visibility across the organization- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements across all corporate accounting areas- Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance data qualitySystems and Infrastructure- Serve as a key stakeholder in ERP design, selection, and implementation, translating business requirements into system specifications- Lead selection and implementation of specialized systems for lease accounting and commissions management- Own master data governance, ensuring data integrity and consistency across financial systems- Drive adoption of close management tools to streamline workflows and enhance visibility- Partner with Finance Systems team to optimize integrations and automation opportunitiesTeam Building and Leadership- Build, coach, and lead a world-class corporate accounting team capable of supporting Anthropic's growth trajectory- Recruit top accounting talent with both technical expertise and a growth mindset- Provide mentorship and career development opportunities, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations as the team scales- Create an environment that balances rigorous controls with operational agilityStrategic Partnership- Collaborate with Finance and Strategy to provide accurate data and insights that inform business decisions- Partner with Tax on compliance requirements and optimization opportunities- Support global expansion initiatives by establishing accounting processes for new entities and jurisdictions- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and new business models You may be a good fit if you:- Have 15+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5+ years in leadership roles managing teams of 5+ people- Possess deep technical accounting expertise, particularly in ASC 842 (lease accounting), ASC 718 (stock-based compensation), and complex operational accounting- Have proven experience building and scaling accounting organizations in high-growth technology companies- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required- Are a strategic thinker who can balance technical precision with business pragmatism- Have successfully led or played a key role in ERP implementations or major systems projects- Excel at building scalable processes and controls that support rapid growth- Are comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and building structure where none exists- Possess exceptional communication skills and can effectively partner with both technical and non-technical stakeholders- Have a bias toward action and continuous improvement, always asking

Created: 2026-01-28