Senior Technical & Reporting Accountant

Location

Strava SF

Full time

Hybrid

General and Administration Finance

• $115K – $125K
  • Offers Equity

This range reflects base compensation only and does not include equity or benefits. Your recruiter can share more details about the full compensation package during the hiring process.

• Independently research, analyze, and document complex U.S. GAAP matters, drafting clear, well-supported technical accounting memos.

• Own the preparation and quality of the Company’s financial statements and footnote disclosures, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Evaluate accounting implications of new products, contracts, and strategic initiatives, providing practical and well‑reasoned recommendations that are in line with accounting standards.

• Serve as a primary contact for external auditors across designated reporting and technical work streams, proactively managing timelines and deliverables.

• Proactively identify reporting risks, disclosure gaps, and areas of judgment, escalating with a recommended solution.

• Drive process improvements that enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and internal controls.

• Act as a trusted cross‑functional partner to Legal, FP&A, Product, Engineering, and other teams — clearly articulating accounting implications, framing trade‑offs, and driving timely decisions.

• Prefer accountability over step‑by‑step direction.
• Comfortable making reasoned decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Naturally think about downstream financial statements and business impact.
• Communicate complex accounting matters clearly and concisely.
• Hold yourself to a high bar for quality and professionalism.
• Enjoy operating in a fast‑paced and scaling environment.
• We’re excited about you because:
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required.
• You have 4‑6+ years of experience, including Big 4 public accounting.
• You have independently drafted technical accounting position papers.
• You are comfortable working in a lean team where expectations are high.
• Experience supporting IPO readiness or public company reporting is a plus.
• Experience owning quarterly or annual financial statements and footnotes, including preparation and management within Workiva.

Strava is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Strava, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.