Senior Director, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

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.

We’re looking for a Senior Director, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to oversee all SEC reporting, resolve various complex technical accounting issues and act as a key resource for internal stakeholders. Reporting to the Controller, the role will be a key leadership position in the Finance organization, interacting and coordinating with colleagues in Finance & Strategy, Tax, Corporate Development and various other departments across the Company to ensure proper accounting treatment and accurate financial results.

It is preferred that this role is located in one of the office locations listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. This position is only eligible for remote work in limited geographies within the US where we do not have physical office locations. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do

• Provide leadership, support and professional development opportunities to the growing technical and reporting accounting team
• Manage the reporting and filing process for SEC Form 10-Q and 10-K, and other external reporting requirements
• Lead the technical accounting team in researching, communicating and resolving complex accounting matters. Provide technical accounting guidance to cross functional partners across finance and the company
• Lead all policy initiatives, including the implementation of new accounting standards. Ensure internal Robinhood accounting policies are maintained and up to date.
• Continuously monitor, document and communicate new accounting standards to the entire organization and determine their impact on the company
• Lead or support cross-functional strategic initiatives, including product launches, new revenue models, or structural reorganizations, ensuring accounting impacts are proactively addressed.
• Participate in audit committee meetings, including the presentation of required communications
• Organize and lead quarterly disclosure committee meetings
• Manage the relationship with external auditors. Act as the key point of contact between the auditors and internal finance teams.
• Support due diligence and the integration of M&A deals. Lead the purchase price and opening balance sheet accounting.
• Represent reporting and technical accounting in special projects such as finance transformation and automation initiatives
• Develop a culture of mentorship, continuous improvement, training and success in the accounting organization

What you bring

• 15+ years of total experience with increasing levels of responsibility including people management
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, high energy and initiative - with a proven ability to manage significant initiatives across the organization, as well as develop and motivate staff
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Expert in technical accounting issues
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, excellent soft-skills, and ability to motivate and influence all levels of management
• Experience with M&A due diligence and purchase accounting preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or equivalent required

Leadership expectations 

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

• Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
• Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
• Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.

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.