Sr. Director, Technical Accounting

About the Role

Uber's rapid global expansion and diverse business models demand a sophisticated accounting and reporting function. In addition to managing daily operations, this team will integrate process improvements, and handle complex transactions, allowing us to scale effectively and with confidence.

This senior leadership position requires a strategic and hands-on accounting professional who can apply sound judgment and navigate the complexities of a rapidly expanding global business. This leader will serve as a crucial advisor and decision-maker for Uber's most strategic, complex, and intricate accounting and reporting matters.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned global accounting leader with excellent communication skills and deep knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting, and accounting operations.

What You'll Do

Lead the following global functions:

• Technical Accounting
• Accounting Policy
• SEC Reporting
• M&A Finance & Integration
• Accounting Operations

Organization:

• Manage a global team with team members in San Francisco, Dallas, New York, Amsterdam, and India.
• Partner with key teams across the business, including Strategic Finance, Corporate Development, Business Development, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Internal Audit, and Investor Relations.
• You will report directly to Uber's CAO and your peers will include senior executives responsible for Revenue/Consolidation Accounting, Financial Risk Management (SOX), FinTech, Strategic Sourcing (co-wide), Transformation Office (Finance), Payroll, and Finance Operations (AR and AP) teams.
• The role is in-person and based in San Francisco.

Strategic and technical complexity:

• Responsible for developing and updating global accounting and SEC reporting policies.
• Manage complex accounting matters such as revenue recognition, VIEs, business combinations, loss contingencies, and debt and equity transactions.
• Advise executive stakeholders on the effects of alternative accounting conclusions on strategic M&A deals.
• Consult with executive stakeholders on external reporting matters including peer benchmarking, SEC trends, new reporting standards, and non-GAAP reporting.
• Liaise with the external auditor on significant audit matters including technical reporting, scope, approach, and fees.

Excellence in Record-to-Report Accounting:

• Responsible for the monthly and quarterly accounting close cycles.
• Lead the quarterly SEC reporting.
• Champion system and process improvements (including rollout of AI capabilities).
• Develop a high-performing team of accountants by providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.

Basic Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent professional accounting license (i.e., Chartered Accountant).
• 20+ years of technical accounting experience, including 10+ years in public accounting (reaching at least senior manager).
• 10+ years of experience working with publicly traded companies, either in public accounting or as part of a public company team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as Big 4 audit partner or director.
• Public accounting national office experience.
• Operational/industry experience at an executive level in accounting, covering areas such as technical accounting, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Technology industry.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$270,000 per year - USD$300,000 per year.

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuels progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA

Job ID: Uber-149780

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-11T00:30:48