Senior Technical Accountant

At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. Webflow is a Website Experience Platform (WXP) that empowers modern marketing teams to visually build, manage, and optimize stunning websites. With AI-driven personalization baked in, Webflow enables teams to significantly boost conversion rates, translating directly into measurable business growth. From independent designers and creative agencies to Fortune 500 companies, millions worldwide use Webflow to be more nimble, creative, and collaborative.

We’re looking for a Senior Technical Accountant to ensure compliance with US accounting standards, provide guidance on technical accounting issues to support the business, and lead complex accounting projects.

• Location: Remote-first (United States)
• Full-time
• Permanent
• Exempt
• The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.
  
  
  • United States (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
    • Zone A: $104,500 - $137,000
    • Zone B: $97,500 - $131,500
    • Zone C: $92,000 - $123,500

This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Target amounts are a percentage of base salary and vary by career level. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals.

Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

• Reporting to the Director, Accounting Operations

As a Senior Technical Accountant, you’ll …

• Own technical accounting areas such as internally developed software, stock based compensation, equity modifications, intangibles and leases, and ensure their compliance with US GAAP
• Own month-end close for technical accounting areas, including the preparation of supporting calculations, booking journal entries, performing flux analyses, and reconciling accounts, including driving process improvements to help accelerate the close cycle
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, including preparation and tie-out of income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, statement of stockholders’ equity, footnotes, supporting documentation, and the disclosure checklist.
• Research, interpret, and document accounting positions for complex transactions and new accounting standards, and partner with internal management and auditors for sign-off.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and cross functional business partners, to perform comprehensive walkthroughs, ensure complete and accurate financials, and timely and compliant reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies and support their implementation.
• Support in the development and testing of internal controls.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of public accounting experience, with a thorough understanding of technical accounting and financial reporting
• Active CPA license
• Fluency in US GAAP
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred

You’ll thrive as a Senior Technical Accountant if you:

• Have the ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear, actionable recommendations
• Are knowledgeable of both private and public company reporting standards
• Have experience preparing financial statements
• Have a proven ability to work cross-functionally
• Are an effective communicator
• Have the ability to operate independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Have experience with Netsuite and Workiva

Our Core Behaviors:

• Obsess over customer experience. We deeply understand what we’re building and who we’re building for and serving. We define the leading edge of what’s possible in our industry and deliver the future for our customers
• Move with heartfelt urgency. We have a healthy relationship with impatience, channeling it thoughtfully to show up better and faster for our customers and for each other. Time is the most limited thing we have, and we make the most of every moment
• Say the hard thing with care. Our best work often comes from intelligent debate, critique, and even difficult conversations. We speak our minds and don’t sugarcoat things — and we do so with respect, maturity, and care
• Make your mark. We seek out new and unique ways to create meaningful impact, and we champion the same from our colleagues. We work as a team to get the job done, and we go out of our way to celebrate and reward those going above and beyond for our customers and our teammates

Benefits & wellness

• Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company
• 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for full-time employees (working 30+ hours per week) and their dependents. Full-time employees may also be eligible for voluntary insurance options where applicable in the respective country of employment
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability leave for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave (note: where local requirements are more generous, employees receive the greater benefit); full-time employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement
• Flexible PTO for all locations and sabbatical program
• Access to mental wellness and professional coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly stipends to support work and wellness
• 401k plan or pension schemes (in countries where statutorily required), and other financial wellness benefits, like CPA and financial advisor coverage

Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holiday and time off, statutory leaves of absence, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on their Fixed Term Contract and their country/state of employment.

Remote, together

At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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