Anthropic· Finance· San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA
Director, Accounting Operations
Classified Tasks (33)
Automate 0%Augment 73%Human-Only 27%
Augment (24)
AI assists, human decides
Own end-to-end accounting for workplace and workforce
operational
Own accounting for real estate leasing (ASC 842)
technical
Own accounting for fixed assets
technical
Own accounting for cash and treasury
technical
Own accounting for operating expenses
operational
Own accounting for prepaids and accruals
technical
Own payroll accounting
operational
Own taxes and benefits accounting
technical
Own commissions accounting
technical
Support accounting for stock-based compensation
technical
Drive month-end and quarter-end close processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and continuous acceleration of close cycles
leadership
Establish and maintain the Chart of Accounts and master data governance structure
technical
Design and implement allocation methodologies to provide clear cost visibility across the organization
analytical
Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance data quality
leadership
Design, implement, and continuously improve core accounting infrastructure across workplace, workforce, and corporate operations
technical
Serve as a key stakeholder in ERP design, selection, and implementation
technical
Translate business requirements into system specifications for ERP and financial systems
technical
Lead selection and implementation of specialized systems for lease accounting and commissions management
technical
Own master data governance, ensuring data integrity and consistency across financial systems
operational
Drive adoption of close management tools to streamline workflows and enhance visibility
operational
Partner with the Finance Systems team to optimize integrations and automation opportunities
communication
Partner with Finance & Strategy, Tax, Revenue Accounting, and cross-functional stakeholders to establish scalable processes and controls
communication
Drive system selection and implementation strategic initiatives
leadership
Drive initiatives to accelerate the close process
leadership
Human-Only (9)
Requires human judgment
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements across all corporate accounting areas
operational
Drive the buildout of the control framework
operational
Build the corporate accounting team
leadership
Coach the corporate accounting team
leadership
Lead the corporate accounting team
leadership
Recruit top accounting talent
leadership
Provide mentorship and career development opportunities for accounting staff
leadership
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations as the team scales
leadership
Create an environment that balances rigorous controls with operational agility
leadership
Job description
About Anthropic Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role Anthropic is seeking an exceptional Director of Corporate Accounting to lead our Corporate Accounting organization as we scale our financial operations to support frontier AI development. In this pivotal leadership role, you will own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our core accounting infrastructure across workplace, workforce, and corporate operations. You will build and lead a world-class team that ensures accuracy, control, and efficiency while supporting Anthropic's rapid growth. This role sits at the intersection of technical accounting expertise, systems, and operational excellence. You'll partner closely with Finance & Strategy, Tax, Revenue Accounting, and cross-functional stakeholders to establish scalable processes and controls. As a key leader in the Accounting organization, you will drive strategic initiatives including system selection and implementation, close acceleration, and the buildout of our control framework. Your work will be essential in providing the financial foundation that enables Anthropic to focus on our mission of developing safe, transformative AI systems. Responsibilities: Accounting Leadership & Operations Own end-to-end accounting for workplace and workforce, including real estate leasing (ASC 842), fixed assets, cash and treasury, operating expenses, prepaids and accruals, payroll, taxes and benefits, commissions, and stock-based compensation support Drive month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous acceleration of close cycles Establish and maintain the Chart of Accounts and master data governance structure, ensuring it supports current operations and scales for future complexity Design and implement allocation methodologies that provide clear cost visibility across the organization Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements across all corporate accounting areas Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance data quality Systems & Infrastructure Serve as a key stakeholder in ERP design, selection, and implementation, translating business requirements into system specifications Lead selection and implementation of specialized systems for lease accounting and commissions management Own master data governance, ensuring data integrity and consistency across financial systems Drive adoption of close management tools to streamline workflows and enhance visibility Partner with Finance Systems team to optimize integrations and automation opportunities Team Building & Leadership Build, coach, and lead a world-class corporate accounting team capable of supporting Anthropic's growth trajectory Recruit top accounting talent with both technical expertise and a growth mindset Provide mentorship and career development opportunities, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations as the team scales Create an environment that balances rigorous controls with operational agility