Palantir
Finance
TechnicalAccountingManager
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“Technical Accounting Manager at Palantir. Skills: Technical accounting, Stock-based compensation, Financial reporting. Review and assess technical accounting topics. Evaluate and implement new accounting standards”
Industry & Context.
Solve problems creatively; Solve problems analytically; Solve undefined problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, CPA license, Minimum 3 to 5 years of accounting or auditing experience, At least 2 years in a technical accounting capacity, Background with technical accounting, Background with financial reporting
What You'll Do.
Review and assess technical accounting topics
Evaluate and implement new accounting standards
Own stock-based compensation accounting
Prepare and review financial statements
Draft financial statement disclosures
Support ad hoc projects
Support management initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work directly on technical accounting initiatives
Communication Scope
Excellent communication; Interpersonal skills; Summarize complex issues
Process & Methodology
Handling multiple complicated projects, Handling cross-functional projects
Full Job Description
## Description A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. The Role As Manager of Technical Accounting you will work in a dynamic environment, often focused on multiple projects simultaneously across various functional groups. You will work directly on technical accounting and stock-based compensation initiatives that drive business decisions while supporting quarterly and annual filings. ## Core Responsibilities Responsible for the review and assessment of technical accounting topics impacting the company, such as non-standard transactions (equity, revenue, debt, VIE analysis, investments, etc.), and the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards. Own end-to-end stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718, including journal entries, documenting accounting treatment, and financial statement disclosures Support ad hoc projects, analysis, and management initiatives Assist in the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual financial statement, including drafting disclosures. ## What We Value Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to summarize complex accounting and operational issues to management and other business partners. Deep and current understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting principles and regulations. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong project management and leadership skills, with a track record of handling multiple complicated and cross-functional projects. Ability to solve problems, including non-traditional or undefined problems, creatively and analytically. Sound judgment and composure in high-pressure situations with an ability to ground decisions in da
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