Senior Associate - Technical Accounting

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU.If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us.Note: This position requires presence in our San Jose or San Francisco office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.What You’ll DoLead technical accounting research and prepare memos for complex, non-routine transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAPAnalyze accounting implications of significant transactions, including revenue, equity, debt, business combinations, leases, and stock-based compensationPartner cross-functionally (Legal, Tax, FP&A, Treasury) to assess accounting impacts and provide guidance ahead of executionDevelop and maintain accounting policies; evaluate and implement new FASB and SEC guidance in preparation for public company readinessSupport IPO readiness efforts, including drafting technical disclosures, assisting with S-1/10-K preparation, and enhancing financial statement presentationAssist with consolidated financial statement preparation, footnotes, and reporting package reviews to ensure accuracy and SEC complianceSupport external audits and SOX readiness by preparing documentation, strengthening controls, and improving close and reporting processesContribute to M&A, system implementations, and other strategic initiatives to support company growthWhat We Look For In YouBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field4+ years of experience in technical accounting, preferably within a Big 4 firm and/or a publicly traded companyActive CPA requiredStrong knowledge of the U.S. GAAP with experience analyzing complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, equity, debt, business combinations)Proven ability to research accounting guidance and prepare clear, well-supported technical accounting memosUnderstanding of SEC reporting and disclosure requirementsExperience partnering cross-functionally to assess accounting implications of business initiativesFamiliarity with ERP and reporting tools (e.g., NetSuite, Workiva)Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical guidance into practical recommendationsDetail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environmentNice To HavesBig 4 audit or accounting advisory experience with strong technical accounting expertiseDeep knowledge of ASC 606 (revenue), ASC 842 (leases), and ASC 718 (stock-based compensation), including memo preparation and policy developmentExperience with pre-IPO technical matters, including equity instruments, preferred stock, warrants, EPS, and SEC reporting considerationsStrong understanding of the U.S. GAAP financial reporting, including preparation and review of financial statements and footnote disclosuresExperience supporting IPO readiness, S-1/10-K preparation, and PCAOB auditsBackground in high-growth, pre-IPO or public technology companies (SaaS/AI preferred)Exposure to M&A and purchase accounting, particularly in revenue and equity-related areasDemonstrated ability to strengthen controls and build scalable accounting processes in fast-paced environmentsSalary Range InformationThe annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.About LambdaFounded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fastOur investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent CoveWe have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOGOur values are publicly available: https://lambda.ai/careersWe offer generous cash & equity compensationHealth, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependentsWellness and commuter stipends for select roles401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually useA Final NoteYou do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.Equal Opportunity EmployerLambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Compensation Range: $169K - $253K