Technical Accounting Manager

Ramp Ramp · Fintech · San Francisco, CA · Finance

Ramp is seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join their Accounting team. This role involves developing and implementing technical accounting policies, researching accounting standards, managing financial statement audits, and supporting month-end close activities. The position requires a strong technical accounting background, a CPA license, and experience in external audit or accounting at a Big 4 firm, ideally within the Fintech or Tech space.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive the development and implementation of technical accounting policies and reporting for all products and services offered by Ramp.
  2. Lead technical accounting discussions with auditors, advisors, and internal stakeholders to support accounting positions, policies, and financial statement preparation and review.
  3. Research accounting and disclosure requirements for proposed accounting standards and transactions, applying relevant literature and evaluating financial impacts.
  4. Maintain and update internal control policies and procedures; provide documentation to auditors supporting such policies.
  5. Support month-end close activities, including preparation and/or review of complex accounting reconciliations and journal entries.

Skills

Required

  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in external audit, accounting, and/or advisory at a Big 4 firm (Manager level or above).
  • Strong technical accounting background and a proven ability to interpret and apply accounting standards in complex situations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
  • Active CPA license (required).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain accounting policies and procedures to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; capable of working independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify, analyze, and resolve issues.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word).

Nice to have

  • Prior experience working with Netsuite
  • Prior experience working with Workiva
  • Experience building and managing a high-performing team

What the JD emphasized

  • Minimum 6+ years of experience in external audit, accounting, and/or advisory at a Big 4 firm (Manager level or above).
  • Active CPA license (required).
  • partner with Engineering and Data teams to develop automated reports that improve the close process.