Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager

fal is the leading platform for generative media, offering cutting-edge inference solutions for AI-powered video, image, and audio applications. We just raised a $140M Series D, valuing us at $4.5bn. We are backed by top venture funds, including Sequoia, a16z, Notable, Meritech, and others.

About the Role

We're hiring a Technical Accounting & Reporting Manager to join our fast-growing Finance team. This is a high-impact, highly visible role that sits at the intersection of accounting rigor and business strategy. You'll own our technical accounting agenda, lead financial reporting, and be a trusted partner to the business on complex transactions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and wants to build something from the ground up, leveraging the latest AI tools.

What you'll do

Technical Accounting

• Research and document the company's positions on complex accounting matters under US GAAP (ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 842, and others)
• Draft and maintain accounting policy memos
• Serve as the go-to resource for accounting questions across the business
• Partner with Sales, Legal and Strategic Finance on structuring new transactions and arrangements

Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)

• Own end-to-end revenue recognition for the company's product and services offerings
• Review customer contracts and develop SSP analyses and revenue waterfalls
• Own the revenue system implementation
• Ensure proper documentation of 5-step model assessments for all revenue streams
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk on non-standard arrangements

Equity Accounting (ASC 718)

• Manage all stock-based compensation accounting
• Partner with HR and Legal on new equity programs and modifications
• Coordinate with external valuation firms on 409A valuations

Financial Reporting

• Lead the preparation of internal financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, and management reporting packages
• Support the external reporting and communications
• Assist in drafting financial statements and disclosures

Tax Support

• Assist the tax function with quarterly and annual provision work (ASC 740)
• Support sales tax reconciliation
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on compliance and planning matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry (tech or SaaS strongly preferred)
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842
• Experience supporting or leading an external audit process
• Strong written communication skills — you can translate complex accounting into clear, concise memos
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with evolving processes
• Experience with NetSuite, Carta, Shareworks, or similar tools a plus
• AI and Automation first. You use the latest AI tools, or even creating your own to automate processes

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape the accounting foundation of a high-growth AI startup.
• Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
• High autonomy and real ownership over core financial operations.

Compensation

• $160,000 - $200,000 + equity + comprehensive benefits package

Location

• We are currently hiring in downtown San Francisco.