Director of Technical Accounting

About the team + role

The Technical Accounting team at Robinhood plays a critical role in interpreting and applying complex accounting standards within a dynamic and rapidly evolving business environment. Our mission is to deliver high-quality insights, maintain strong compliance with U.S. GAAP, and support Robinhood’s goal of democratizing finance for all. 

The Director of Technical Accounting will lead the company’s technical accounting function, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and providing guidance on complex, high impact accounting matters. This role will also oversee strategic initiatives, including accounting policy development, M&A transactions, and process improvements. We are looking for a collaborative and experienced technical accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; someone who brings deep subject-matter expertise, strong cross-functional partnership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.

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

• Serve as the accounting lead on complex and emerging business initiatives, working cross-functionally to identify, evaluate, and resolve technical accounting issues. Ensure conclusions are well-reasoned, properly debated, and thoroughly documented in high-quality technical memos.
• Monitor, interpret, and apply new accounting guidance from the FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies; assess the impact on the Company’s financial statements and lead the implementation of relevant changes.
• Support M&A transactions, including accounting due diligence, purchase price allocation (PPA), integration of acquired entities, and preparation of required SEC filings such as pro forma financial information and disclosures.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors on complex transactions and technical matters, fostering a transparent and collaborative relationship.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of Company-wide accounting policies, including updates to existing policies and drafting of new policies in response to evolving business needs and accounting standards.
• Lead or support cross-functional strategic initiatives and special projects, including product launches, new revenue models, or structural reorganizations, ensuring accounting impacts are proactively addressed.
  
  

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with an active CPA (or equivalent) and 10+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or technical accounting, with strong exposure to SEC reporting and complex accounting matters.
• Strong preference for experience in broker-dealer, fintech, or high-growth tech environments.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, with a proven ability to interpret and apply evolving standards and regulatory guidance across diverse topics.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving alignment across Accounting, Legal, Finance, and Product teams.
• Strategic, solutions-oriented thinker who thrives in fast-paced settings, with a bias for action, strong communication skills, and high attention to detail. A lifelong learner deeply passionate about technical accounting and emerging industry trends, consistently seeking to improve and evolve in response to a changing regulatory and business landscape.

What we offer

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits