Senior Technical Accountant

Skills

About the Role

You'll take ownership of Webflow's most complex accounting areas, including stock-based compensation, capitalized commissions, internally developed software, intangibles, and leases, translating dense accounting guidance into clear, defensible conclusions. You'll manage month-end close activities for these areas, prepare supporting calculations, book journal entries, run flux analyses, and reconcile accounts while driving process improvements to speed up the close cycle. You'll prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, statement of stockholders' equity, footnotes, and disclosure checklist. You'll research and document accounting positions for complex transactions and new standards, partnering with management and auditors for sign-off. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to perform walkthroughs and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting, while also identifying process improvements and supporting the development and testing of internal controls.

Requirements

• 5+ years of public accounting experience (big four preferred), with a thorough understanding of technical accounting and financial reporting
• Active CPA license and fluency in US GAAP
• Ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear, actionable recommendations
• Knowledge of both private and public company reporting standards
• Experience preparing financial statements
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with NetSuite and Workiva

Responsibilities

• Own technical accounting areas such as internally developed software, stock based compensation, equity modifications, intangibles and leases, and ensure their compliance with US GAAP
• Own month-end close for technical accounting areas, including the preparation of supporting calculations, booking journal entries, performing flux analyses, and reconciling accounts
• Drive process improvements to help accelerate the close cycle
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, including preparation and tie-out of income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, statement of stockholders' equity, footnotes, supporting documentation, and the disclosure checklist
• Research, interpret, and document accounting positions for complex transactions and new accounting standards
• Partner with internal management and auditors for sign-off
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and cross functional business partners, to perform comprehensive walkthroughs
• Ensure complete and accurate financials, and timely and compliant reporting
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies and support their implementation
• Support in the development and testing of internal controls

Benefits

• Equity (RSUs) for every permanent employee
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with most premiums covered
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents
• Family planning, menopause, and midlife transition care
• Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program
• Mental health resources, therapy and coaching
• 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year)
• Monthly stipends for work and wellness expenses
• Annual WIN bonus program for full-time, permanent, non-commission employees