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 Lyft’s 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.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience required – Mix of “Big 4” and public company experience preferred; National Office or Accounting Advisory experience a plus.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA required.

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high energy, collaborative environment.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with experience working with complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842), and SEC reporting requirements.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels.

• An organized self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• Ability to work across disciplines to create new processes and/or resolve issues.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior management, with the ability to translate complex accounting concepts for diverse audiences.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills - ability to determine solutions and alternative solutions based on the situation.

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled

• Mental health benefits

• Family building benefits

• Child care and pet benefits

• 401(k) plan to help save for your future

• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

• Subsidized commuter benefits

• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

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.