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Posting Type
Hybrid
Job Overview
The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting is responsible for leading the research, analysis, and implementation of complex accounting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role partners cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, FP&A, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with evolving accounting standards.Job Description and Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Technical Accounting & Policy
Research and interpret complex accounting guidance (e.g., revenue recognition, software capitalization, leases, stock-based compensation, investments, business combinations, debt/equity instruments)
Draft and maintain accounting memos and policies
Lead implementation of new accounting standards and assess impact to the business
Transaction Support
Provide accounting guidance for significant or non-routine transactions (e.g., acquisitions, restructurings, financing arrangements)
Support due diligence efforts on potential acquisition targets
Manage acquisition accounting and related valuations
Support and monitor equity investments
Partner with Legal on deal structuring
Audit & Compliance
Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters
Support SOX compliance and internal control initiatives related to technical accounting areas
Month End Close
Support month end close tasks including reviewing journal entries and reviewing reconciliations
Leadership & Process Improvement
Manage and develop a team (if applicable)
Drive process improvements and enhance documentation standards
Provide training to accounting and finance teams on new policies and standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required)
6+ years of relevant experience (public accounting + industry experience preferred)
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP requirements
Experience with complex accounting areas
Proven ability to research and document technical accounting positions
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications
Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience
Experience in a publicly traded or high-growth company
Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Workday) and financial reporting tools
Key Competencies
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong written and verbal communication
Leadership and team development mindset
Why We Could Be A Great Fit
Impactful Mission: Organize Data, Discover the Truth and Act on It - Our customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading law firms managing high stakes matters on our platform.
Growth Path: Access to certifications, technical training, and leadership programs.
Inclusive Culture: Community Resource Groups, belonging initiatives, and a collaborative environment. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger.
Community Impact: Volunteer opportunities and company-sponsored charitable programs.
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, health and retirement programs, wellness resources, discretionary time off (DTO), parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, two annual company breaks, home office stipend, and an equity program.
Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.
This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.
The expected salary range for this role is between following values:
$126,000 and $190,000The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position.
Required Skills:
Accounting, Budgeting, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Controls, Project Management, Risk Management, Strategic PlanningSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required)
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Experience with complex accounting areas
- Proven ability to research and document technical accounting positions
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
- Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience
- Experience in a publicly traded or high-growth company
- Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Workday) and financial reporting tools
Relativity Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Relativity and has not been reviewed or approved by Relativity.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options include discretionary time off and two company‑wide breaks each year, providing additional recharge time.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, telehealth access, and wellness resources such as a Headspace subscription.
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Parental & Family Support — North America offers up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with comparable regional programs in EMEA and APAC.
Relativity Insights
What We Do
At Relativity, we build innovative and comprehensive tools for making sense of unstructured data. When more people can find the facts in mountains of documents, emails, and texts, more legal and data-centric matters can be resolved equitably. Join us in our mission to help our customers organize data, discover the truth, and act on it. Relativity makes software to help users organize data, discover the truth and act on it. Its SaaS product, RelativityOne, manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies key issues during litigation and internal investigations. Relativity has more than 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries serving thousands of organizations globally primarily in legal, financial services and government sectors, including the U.S. Department of Justice and 198 of the Am Law 200. Relativity does not tolerate racism or discrimination of any kind. We do not accept unfair treatment of any person or group of people. We’re committed to advocating for change to make our world a more inclusive, just place.
Why Work With Us
We believe in our team members and we want to help you own your career as part of a community of values-driven people who help customers around the world solve complex data challenges. At Relativity, you’ll take on challenging work, but you’ll also partner with talented colleagues and pursue plenty of learning and development opportunities.
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