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Director, Technical Accounting - M&A

Menlo Ventures Portfolio

San Francisco, CA · Management

$230,000 – $300,000

Listed on Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Anthropic seeks a technical accounting manager to handle M&A transactions, business combinations, and complex capital structures as the company scales. You'll work hands-on with deal accounting, consolidation, and valuations while shaping the function's controls and governance from the ground up.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 4+ years owning complex M&A and strategic investment accounting transactions end-to-end
  • Active CPA license
  • Deep command of US GAAP for business combinations, consolidation, equity method, and fair value measurement
  • Experience with multiple closed acquisitions and minority/strategic investments
  • Big 4 experience in National Office, Transaction Advisory, or Capital Markets/Accounting Advisory
  • Fluency in valuation concepts and ability to direct third-party specialists
  • Track record of positions that withstand auditor and regulator scrutiny
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Hands-on technical execution in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Proficiency with accounting systems and consolidation tools

Nice to have

  • Deep expertise in ASC 805 including contingent consideration and replacement share-based awards
  • Expertise in ASC 810, 323, 321 including VIE analysis and basis differences
  • Experience with fair value measurement and goodwill/intangibles accounting
  • Led accounting for carve-outs, divestitures, or spin-offs
  • Prepared or reviewed pro forma financial information and registration-statement disclosures
  • Experience with novel AI/technology deal structures and acqui-hires
  • Quick adoption of new AI tools including Claude

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