Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, to its Accounting team. This is a crucial role that will serve as a key technical accounting expert in a fast paced, public company environment. This role will support the Director, Technical Accounting, and work cross functionally with accounting, legal, finance, and other stakeholders across the organization, to ensure Lyfts financial statements are in compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.

The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting will have significant relevant experience (10+ years) with an increasing level of responsibility.  The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in and excited about joining a dynamic, complex, and transforming environment, and will bring a demonstrated ability to add value to such a business.

Responsibilities :

• Research and analyze complex accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, debt accounting, consolidations, etc.) and provide guidance to ensure proper accounting treatment under US GAAP.
• Draft comprehensive technical accounting memos to support conclusions under US GAAP.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., legal, finance, tax, business units) to assess the accounting impact of new business initiatives and transactions.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior team members and stakeholders across the organization.
• Assist with several SOX controls related to technical accounting needs and matters.
• Manage reviews of technical accounting matters with external auditors.
• Act as a technical resource to accounting and finance team members, offering guidance on complex accounting topics and promoting best practices.

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Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco or New York area is 156,000-$195,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.