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At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.
Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.
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There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.
Overview
This role requires a detail-oriented, strategic leader with an extensive understanding of technical accounting principles and the ability to oversee the transformation of complex financial information into clear, compliant communication. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, proactive leader capable of driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-impact insights to senior stakeholders while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and integrity in financial reporting. They should demonstrate a track record of developing team members and implementing process improvements to enhance the effectiveness of a TA ER function.
About the Team
This role reports to the Senior Director of Technical Accounting and External Reporting within the CAO organization. The Technical Accounting and External Reporting (TA ER) team plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of complex transactions and financial reporting. Working closely with Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and other departments, the TA ER team ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements while providing valuable financial insights.
About the Job
Financial Reporting
- Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements (10-Q, 10-K) in compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
- Oversee the preparation of complex financial schedules, including earnings per share, cash flow statement, equity rollforward, among others
- Manage and enhance the quarterly disclosure checklist process, ensuring full adherence to US GAAP and SEC regulations
- Coordinate with senior management, external auditors, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate SEC filings
Technical Accounting
- Lead in-depth technical accounting research and mentor team members in preparing detailed memorandums on complex accounting issues
- Stay informed of emerging accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements, serving as a senior knowledge resource for the organization
- Lead the interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards, ensuring company-wide compliance
- Provide expertise in stock-based compensation accounting and collaborate closely with equity administration
Audit and Compliance
- Oversee quarterly reviews and annual audit processes, acting as the primary liaison with auditors
- Lead the maintenance and enhancement of SOX controls related to financial reporting and technical accounting
- Ensure the proper documentation and execution of comprehensive external reporting SOX controls
Process Improvement
- Identify strategic opportunities and lead initiatives to streamline reporting processes and controls
- Continuously refine and enhance external reporting procedures and policies
- Ensure comprehensive and accurate documentation of financial information used in external reporting, including earnings releases and investor relations materials
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with cross-functional senior leaders to resolve complex accounting and reporting issues
- Provide expert strategic guidance on technical accounting matters to various departments across the organization
- Support investor relations initiatives by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial disclosures
About You
Minimum requirements
- 7+ years of experience in accounting, with a significant portion in a leadership role, and experience in public accounting, preferably Big Four audit, including direct experience with external reporting and technical accounting
- Bachelor or higher degree in accounting or finance; CPA certification required
- Extensive US GAAP and accounting skills with the ability to convert technical research and interpretation into practical, strategic solutions
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational skills ensuring efficient and effective strategic execution
- Demonstrated capability to establish realistic timelines, coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams, and consistently meet deadlines
Preferred requirements
- Proficiency in financial reporting software (i.e., Workiva) and advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrates a proactive, hands-on style and the ability to prioritize and deliver results amidst a wide variety of critical initiatives
Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.
Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.
For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.
CA, NY, CT, NJ
$176,000—$195,000 USD
WA
$16,800—$187,000 USD
OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI
$161,000—$179,000 USD
All other states
$146,000—$162,000 USD
