Mixpanel
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SeniorTechnicalAccountant
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“Senior Technical Accountant at Mixpanel. Skills: Technical accounting, Revenue recognition, Equity accounting, Consolidated financial reporting. Own technically complex accounting workstreams. Advise cross-functional partners on accounting implications”
Industry & Context.
Research accounting guidance; Evaluate complex accounting issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years progressive accounting experience, Substantial hands-on technical accounting work, Big 4 or public accounting audit background, Deep knowledge of ASC 606, Experience with stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718), Experience with equity administration workflows, Hands-on experience preparing consolidated financial statements, Hands-on experience reviewing consolidated financial statements, Proven ability to research FASB ASC guidance, Proven ability to evaluate complex accounting issues, Proven ability to document well-supported positions, Excel ability to manage large data sets, Excel ability to reconcile large data sets, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently, CPA required
Nice to Have
Experience with NetSuite, Experience with Carta, Familiarity with Blackline, Familiarity with similar close management tools, Background in high-growth SaaS company, Background in venture-backed SaaS company, Demonstrated experience using AI tools
What You'll Do.
Own technically complex accounting workstreams
Advise cross-functional partners on accounting implications
Ensure highest-risk close areas are covered
Partner closely with FP
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional partners; Senior leadership; Cross-functional stakeholders
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Distill complex concepts
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple priorities
Full Job Description
About Mixpanel Mixpanel turns data clarity into innovation. Trusted by more than 29,000 companies, including Workday, Pinterest, LG, and Rakuten Viber, Mixpanel’s AI-first digital analytics help teams accelerate adoption, improve retention, and ship with confidence. Powering this is an industry-leading platform that combines product and web analytics, session replay, experimentation, feature flags, and metric trees. Mixpanel delivers insights that customers trust. Visit mixpanel.com to learn more. About the Accounting Team Mixpanel's Accounting team owns the month-end close, financial reporting, and technical accounting across our global operations. A small, high-impact function, the team manages end-to-end close governance, audit readiness, and compliance across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. We take pride in delivering accurate, timely financials that our business partners can trust—and we're building the processes and systems to scale with the company. About the Role The Senior Technical Accountant will own Mixpanel's most technically complex accounting workstreams, including revenue recognition, equity accounting, and consolidated financial reporting. This is a dedicated role for a technically strong accountant who can operate independently, advise cross-functional partners on accounting implications, and ensure our highest-risk close areas are covered with rigor and accuracy. Reporting to the Controller, this individual will be a trusted subject matter expert across ASC 606, stock-based compensation, and group financial statement preparation—partnering closely with FP CPA required. 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with substantial hands-on technical accounting work. Big 4 or public accounting audit background. Deep knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition, including multi-element arrangements, variable consideration, SSP analysis, and contract modifications. Experience with stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718) and equity administration wor
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