Accounting Lead

AI AT ZAPIER At Zapier https://zapier.com/about, we build and use automation every day to make work more efficient, creative, and human. So if you’re using AI tools while applying here - that’s great! We just ask that you use them responsibly and transparently. Check out our guidance on How to Collaborate with AI During Zapier’s Hiring Process https://zapier.com/l/jobs/ai-at-zapier, including how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or others during our hiring process - and when not to. Job Posted: 2/27/26 Location: United States Hi there! We’re looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to serve as our end-to-end owner of equity accounting — ensuring accurate accounting for stock-based compensation, modifications, secondary transactions, and other complex equity events under US GAAP. This role will also support our broader technical accounting needs by researching and implementing new accounting standards, supporting the annual audit, and rolling up your sleeves to assist with key areas of the monthly close, including fixed assets, intangible assets, and other general ledger areas. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Julia Munoz, Controller, to ensure our Accounting team remains GAAP compliant, maintains a 5-day close, and continues building forward-thinking automation solutions to modernize our processes in the AI era. This is a unique opportunity for a highly technical individual contributor who thrives without direct people management responsibilities and wants to drive meaningful change through automation, systems improvements, and strong technical accounting leadership. If you want to advance your career at a fast-growing, profitable, impact-driven company — read on. - Our Commitment to Applicants https://zapier.com/jobs/our-commitment-to-applicants/ - Culture and Values at Zapier https://zapier.com/jobs/culture-and-values-at-zapier/ - Zapier Guide to Remote Work https://zapier.com/learn/remote-work/ - Zapier Code of Conduct https://zapier.com/jobs/zapier-code-of-conduct/ - Diversity and Inclusivity at Zapier https://zapier.com/jobs/working-on-diversity-and-inclusivity/ ABOUT YOU: - You’re a seasoned accounting professional. You have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in audit (public or internal). You have deep experience navigating complex technical accounting areas, particularly equity and stock-based compensation under US GAAP. - You’re comfortable as a senior individual contributor. You don’t need direct reports to make an impact. You take ownership, operate independently, and lead through expertise and influence. - You have an automation mindset. You naturally look for ways to streamline, systematize, and eliminate manual processes. You’re energized by leveraging AI, system enhancements, and process redesign to build scalable accounting operations. - You’re technically strong and operationally grounded. You can draft clear, well-supported accounting memos, interpret new standards, and apply them in practice. At the same time, you’re comfortable jumping into the details of general ledger accounting when needed. - You collaborate effectively. You enjoy partnering across Strategic Finance, People, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to ensure transactions are structured and recorded appropriately. - You communicate clearly in writing. Whether drafting a technical memo, documenting a process flow, or collaborating in Slack, you’re thoughtful, concise, and clear. - You’re analytical and pragmatic. You care about precision and internal controls, but you also understand materiality and know which issues require deep investigation. - You’re adaptable and resourceful. You enjoy solving complex problems and navigating ambiguity in a growing organization. - You’ve got the credentials. You are an active CPA. - You use AI in your work today — not occasionally, but as part of how you operate at a high level. You can point to workflows you’ve built, how your approach has evolved through iteration, and the impact on quality, efficiency, and experience — while intentionally applying AI for the right outcomes, setting a high bar for outputs, and taking ownership of what ships. THINGS YOU’LL DO: - Serve as the equity accounting subject matter expert, ensuring all equity transactions — including stock-based compensation, modifications, secondary transactions, and new grant structures — are accounted for in compliance with US GAAP. - Partner cross-functionally on equity-related matters to ensure accurate data flow from source systems through financial reporting. - Own month-end close responsibilities for fixed assets, intangible assets, and other assigned areas, ensuring timely and accurate reporting within a 5-business-day close. - Drive process improvement and automation initiatives, leveraging NetSuite functionality, system integrations, AI tools, and workflow redesign to reduce manual effort and increase scalability. - Enhance ERP and subledger capabilities by identifying and implementing system improvements within NetSuite and related tools. - Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce close timelines. - Research and document technical accounting matters, including new accounting pronouncements, and assess their impact on the company. - Assist in the preparation and review of audit schedules and serve as a key point of contact for auditors on equity and other technical areas. - Monitor and strengthen internal controls, including segregation of duties, and help implement a version 1 controls matrix to formalize our control environment. - Support the Controller and VP of Accounting on strategic initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional company priorities. HOW TO APPLY At Zapier, we believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us better, which is why we have a non-standard application process designed to promote inclusion and equity. We're looking for the best fit for each of our roles, regardless of the type of companies in your background, so we encourage you to apply even if your skills and experiences don’t exactly match the job description. All we ask is that you answer a few in-depth questions in our application that would typically be asked at the start of an interview process. This helps speed things up by letting us get to know you and your skillset a bit better right out of the gate. Please be sure to answer each question; the resume and CV fields are optional. Education is not a requirement for our roles; however, if you receive an offer, you will need to include your most recent educational experience as part of our background check process. After you apply, you are going to hear back from us—even if we don’t see an immediate fit with our team. In fact, throughout the process, we strive to never go more than seven days without letting you know the status of your application. We know we’ll make mistakes from time to time, so if you ever have questions about where you stand or about the process, just ask your recruiter! Zapier is an equal-opportunity employer and we're excited to work with talented and empathetic people of all identities. Zapier does not discriminate based on someone's identity in any aspect of hiring or employment as required by law and in line with our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity. Our code of conduct https://zapier.com/jobs/zapier-code-of-conduct provides a beacon for the kind of company we strive to be, and we celebrate our differences because those differences are what allow us to make a product that serves a global user base. Zapier will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws. Zapier prioritizes the security of our customers' information and is dedicated to adhering to all applicable data privacy laws. You can review our privacy policy here https://zapier.com/legal/data-privacy. Zapier is committed to inclusion. As part of this commitment, Zapier welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will work to provide reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact jobs@zapier.com. APPLICATION DEADLINE: The anticipated application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later, or if the position is filled. Even though we’re an all-remote company, we still need to be thoughtful about where we have Zapiens working. Check out this resource https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VzesvLsgVG2RDRPtGvBF8CbcB9ZA-Hsddg0P2ildBb8/edit for a list of countries where we currently cannot have Zapiens permanently working.