Technical Accounting Manager
About the role
We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.
Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.
Instacart is a Flex First team There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.
Overview We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented manager with deep expertise in technical accounting principles to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting background paired with the ability to partner and communicate effectively with external stakeholders to drive desired business outcomes. This role is critical in ensuring new and existing transactions, arrangements, and policies are assessed and are in compliance with U.S. GAAP while driving continuous process improvements and delivering valuable insights to senior management.
This role reports to the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting within the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) organization. The Technical Accounting team works closely with Finance, Legal, BD, and other business units to ensure compliance with accounting standards, SEC regulations, and internal policies. The team also plays a pivotal role in delivering accurate and strategic communications to external stakeholders.
About The Job
- Research and provide detailed insights and guidance on complex accounting matters including leases (ASC 842), business combinations and M&A transactions (ASC 805), intangible assets (ASC 350), long-lived assets (ASC 360), consolidation and VIE considerations (ASC 810), foreign currency transactions (ASC 830), debt and equity instruments, derivatives and hedging activities (ASC 815), and impairment assessments in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and policies to support accounting conclusions for new and existing transactions across various accounting topics
- Collaborate with external auditors to provide documentation for policy positions in support of quarterly reviews and annual audits
- Collaborate cross functionally with Accounting Operations, Treasury, Legal, Tax, Stratfin, and business unit teams to advise on complex transactions and accounting matters
- Prepare quarterly SOX technical accounting controls and support internal control documentation
- Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting pronouncements and regulatory updates on the organization
About You Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in both public accounting and industry with a focus on revenue recognition
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP with expertise in ASC 842 (Leases), ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 350 (Intangibles), ASC 360 (Long-Lived Assets), ASC 810 (Consolidation), ASC 830 (Foreign Currency), ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging), and other relevant accounting standards
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels
- High attention to detail and commitment to completeness, accuracy, and integrity in financial reporting
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with public and/or high-growth organizations
- Ability to adapt quickly and simultaneously manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and technical accounting research tools
Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here. Currently, we are only hiring in the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.
Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.
For Canadian based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.
CAN
$113,000—$125,000 CAD
About Instacart
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 1,500 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 85,000 stores across North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of people to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for approximately 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders on their own flexible schedule. The Instacart Platform offers retailers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to power their e-commerce experiences, fulfill orders, digitize brick-and-mortar stores, provide advertising services, and glean insights. With Instacart Ads, thousands of CPG brands – from category leaders to emerging brands – partner with the company to connect directly with consumers online, right at the point of purchase. With Instacart Health, the company is providing tools to increase nutrition security, make healthy choices easier for consumers, and expand the role that food can play in improving health outcomes. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company.
Technical Accounting Manager
About the role
We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.
Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.
Instacart is a Flex First team There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.
Overview We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented manager with deep expertise in technical accounting principles to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting background paired with the ability to partner and communicate effectively with external stakeholders to drive desired business outcomes. This role is critical in ensuring new and existing transactions, arrangements, and policies are assessed and are in compliance with U.S. GAAP while driving continuous process improvements and delivering valuable insights to senior management.
This role reports to the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting within the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) organization. The Technical Accounting team works closely with Finance, Legal, BD, and other business units to ensure compliance with accounting standards, SEC regulations, and internal policies. The team also plays a pivotal role in delivering accurate and strategic communications to external stakeholders.
About The Job
- Research and provide detailed insights and guidance on complex accounting matters including leases (ASC 842), business combinations and M&A transactions (ASC 805), intangible assets (ASC 350), long-lived assets (ASC 360), consolidation and VIE considerations (ASC 810), foreign currency transactions (ASC 830), debt and equity instruments, derivatives and hedging activities (ASC 815), and impairment assessments in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and policies to support accounting conclusions for new and existing transactions across various accounting topics
- Collaborate with external auditors to provide documentation for policy positions in support of quarterly reviews and annual audits
- Collaborate cross functionally with Accounting Operations, Treasury, Legal, Tax, Stratfin, and business unit teams to advise on complex transactions and accounting matters
- Prepare quarterly SOX technical accounting controls and support internal control documentation
- Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting pronouncements and regulatory updates on the organization
About You Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in both public accounting and industry with a focus on revenue recognition
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP with expertise in ASC 842 (Leases), ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 350 (Intangibles), ASC 360 (Long-Lived Assets), ASC 810 (Consolidation), ASC 830 (Foreign Currency), ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging), and other relevant accounting standards
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels
- High attention to detail and commitment to completeness, accuracy, and integrity in financial reporting
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with public and/or high-growth organizations
- Ability to adapt quickly and simultaneously manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and technical accounting research tools
Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here. Currently, we are only hiring in the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.
Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.
For Canadian based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.
CAN
$113,000—$125,000 CAD
About Instacart
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 1,500 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 85,000 stores across North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of people to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for approximately 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders on their own flexible schedule. The Instacart Platform offers retailers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to power their e-commerce experiences, fulfill orders, digitize brick-and-mortar stores, provide advertising services, and glean insights. With Instacart Ads, thousands of CPG brands – from category leaders to emerging brands – partner with the company to connect directly with consumers online, right at the point of purchase. With Instacart Health, the company is providing tools to increase nutrition security, make healthy choices easier for consumers, and expand the role that food can play in improving health outcomes. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company.