Job description
Grammarly team members in this role must be based in San Francisco, and they must be able to collaborate in person two to three days per week.
About Grammarly
Grammarly is the trusted AI assistant for communication and productivity, helping over 40 million people and 50,000 organizations do their best work. Companies like Atlassian, Databricks, and Zoom rely on Grammarly to brainstorm, compose, and enhance communication that moves work forward. Grammarly works where you work, integrating seamlessly with over 500,000 applications and websites. Founded in 2009, Grammarly is No. 7 on the Forbes Cloud 100, one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in AI, and one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces.
The Opportunity
To achieve our ambitious goals, we’re looking for a Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to join our Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting team. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that will be instrumental in scaling Grammarly’s accounting and reporting capabilities as the company enters a new phase of growth marked by acquisitions, evolving product monetization strategies, and heightened investor expectations.
As Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting, you will:
- Take end-to-end ownership of recurring technical accounting and reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP.
- Guide revenue accounting for evolving monetization models, such as usage-based pricing and AI-enabled features, ensuring proper provisioning and disclosure.
- Lead and serve as a key subject matter expert in complex accounting topics such as revenue, leases, capitalized software, equity/debt transactions, commissions, and financial statement preparation and review.
- Coordinate quarterly and annual financial reporting processes and manage external audit relationships with our Big 4 auditors.
- Strengthen internal controls by identifying gaps, leading RCM refreshes, and supporting SOX-readiness.
- Mentor junior team members, share knowledge, and build scalable processes across the team.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage projects effectively, work independently with minimal oversight, and proactively design scalable processes that enable efficiency and long-term impact.
Qualifications
- Has 5–7 years of progressive experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, or audit (Big 4 and/or SaaS/technology strongly preferred).
- Holds an active CPA license (or equivalent).
- Possesses deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, etc.
- Demonstrates strong project management and leadership skills, balancing recurring deliverables with ad hoc special projects.
- Has excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex accounting issues for non-technical stakeholders.
- Brings experience with systems such as NetSuite, Workiva, FloQast, or other financial/reporting tools (preferred).
- Has a continuous improvement mindset and experience driving process optimization or automation.
- Has a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, proactively manages tasks and priorities across multiple projects, analyzes and executes work efficiently, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, and thrives in fast-paced, results-driven environments.
- Live and lead by Grammarly’s EAGER values — ethical, adaptable, gritty, empathetic, and remarkable in everything you do.
- Motivated by our MOVE principles: moving fast and learning faster, obsessing over customer value, prioritizing impact over activity, and embracing healthy, trust-based disagreement.
Compensation and Benefits
Grammarly offers all team members competitive pay along with a benefits package encompassing the following and more:
- Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)
- Disability and life insurance options
- 401(k) and RRSP matching
- Paid parental leave
- 20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time
- Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)
- Annual professional development budget and opportunities
Grammarly takes a market-based approach to compensation, which means base pay may vary depending on your location. Our US locations are categorized into two compensation zones based on proximity to our hub locations.
Base pay may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The expected salary ranges for this position are outlined below by compensation zone and may be modified in the future.
Zone 1: $158,000 – $218,000/year (USD)
We encourage you to apply
At Grammarly, we value our differences, and we encourage all to apply—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech organizations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. Grammarly is an equal opportunity employer and a participant in the US federal E-Verify program (US). We also abide by the Employment Equity Act (Canada).
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