Financial Reporting Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting accountant to join our Finance team at Anthropic. In this role, you will be responsible for executing key aspects of our financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and supporting the implementation and optimization of our reporting systems. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Lead, you will play an important role in maintaining robust reporting frameworks that support our growth while upholding the highest standards of accuracy and transparency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to prepare timely and accurate financial statements, support external audit processes, and drive continuous improvement in our reporting capabilities.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial reporting infrastructure of a leading AI company while working at the forefront of transformative technology.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review external financial reporting deliverables, including quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP and applicable reporting standards

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, coordinating with accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate completion

• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare documentation for complex transactions, including stock-based compensation (ASC 718), derivatives (ASC 815), lease accounting (ASC 842), as well as supporting implementing new accounting standards

• Support the implementation and day-to-day operation of Workiva for financial reporting, controls documentation and compliance

• Serve as a key point of contact with external auditors, coordinating audit requests, preparing supporting documentation, and ensuring efficient completion of audit procedures

• Support the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) 

• Partner with the Finance Systems team to ensure seamless integration between ERP systems and reporting platforms

• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures documentation

• Collaborate with Legal, Investor Relations, Tax, Equity Accounting and Finance & Strategy teams to ensure alignment between management and external reporting

• Contribute to special projects as needed, including system implementations, process improvements, and reporting automation initiatives

You may be a good fit if you:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting

• Hold a CPA license (or equivalent) or are actively pursuing CPA (or equivalent) certification

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including experience in public accounting

• Possess expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting experience is a plus

• Hands-on experience using Workiva or similar financial reporting platforms and are comfortable optimizing workflows within these tools

• Proficient with ERP systems; Workday Financials is a plus

• Experience supporting SOX compliance programs and working with external auditors

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture

• Effectively communicate complex accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders

• Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can adapt quickly to changing priorities

• Passionate about building scalable processes and systems supporting organizational grow

• Care about the societal impacts of your work and are excited about Anthropic's m