Financial Reporting Accountant

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting accountant to join our Finance team  this role, you will be responsible for executing key aspects of our financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and supporting the implementation and optimization of our reporting systems. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Lead, you will play an important role in maintaining robust reporting frameworks that support our growth while upholding the highest standards of accuracy and transparency.

You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to prepare timely and accurate financial statements, support external audit processes, and drive continuous improvement in our reporting capabilities.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial reporting infrastructure of a leading AI company while working at the forefront of transformative technology.

• Prepare and review external financial reporting deliverables, including quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP and applicable reporting standards.
• Execute month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close processes, coordinating with accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare documentation for complex transactions, including stock‑based compensation (ASC 718), derivatives (ASC 815), lease accounting (ASC 842), as well as supporting the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Support the implementation and day‑to‑day operation of Workiva for financial reporting, controls documentation and compliance.
• Serve as a key point of contact with external auditors, coordinating audit requests, preparing supporting documentation, and ensuring efficient completion of audit procedures.
• Support the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Partner with the Finance Systems team to ensure seamless integration between ERP systems and reporting platforms.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures documentation.
• Collaborate with Legal, Investor Relations, Tax, Equity Accounting and Finance & Strategy teams to ensure alignment between management and external reporting.
• Contribute to special projects as needed, including system implementations, process improvements and reporting automation initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Hold a CPA license (or equivalent) or be actively pursuing CPA (or equivalent) certification.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including experience in public accounting.
• Possess expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting; experience is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience using Workiva or similar financial reporting platforms and be comfortable optimizing workflows within these tools.
• Proficient with ERP systems;
  Workday Financials is a plus.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance programs and working with external auditors.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture.
• Effectively communicate complex accounting concepts to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic environments and can adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Passionate about building scalable processes and systems supporting organizational growth.
• Care about the societal impacts of your work and are excited about Anthropic's mission to build safe, beneficial AI.
• Strong Excel and data manipulation skills; experience with Python or SQL for reporting automation is a plus.

$190,000 - $230,000 USD

Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Location‑based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25 % of the time. Some roles may require more time in our offices.

Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas!…