Full-Time

Manager – Technical Accounting

Updated on 12/20/2024

Uber

Uber

10,001+ employees

Global platform for ride-hailing and logistics

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$145k - $161kAnnually

+ Bonus Program + Equity Award

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

Employees are expected to spend at least half of their work time in the San Francisco office.

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 7+ years of technical accounting experience in a public accounting and/or technology organization, including 1 year of management experience
  • Big 4 experience and CPA certification or equivalent is required
  • Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • The ability to thrive in a changing environment and effectively lead projects collaboratively
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Problem-solving & analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience researching FASB Accounting Standards Codification and Big 4 interpretations
  • Sophisticated understanding of GAAP
  • Enterprise-level accounting software experience (Oracle R12 experience is a plus)
  • Attention to detail and ability to execute in a complex environment
  • Experience coordinating or reviewing valuation reports
Responsibilities
  • Work with the business and others in the accounting organization to identify, resolve and document complex accounting issues and transactions
  • Critically and thoroughly analyze the accounting implications of non-recurring transactions and apply accounting rules and literature and exercise judgment in subjective areas to reach appropriate conclusions
  • Prepare or review accounting memos providing documentation of the Company’s application of accounting principles to specific transactions
  • Lead the evaluation and adoption of accounting standard updates, including drafting and maintaining relevant accounting policies
  • Partner and coordinate cross-functionally to understand business transactions and effectively communicate accounting issues with various departments throughout the company
  • Prepare or review journal entries for recording non-recurring transactions
  • Review and coordinate deliverables with auditors
  • Assist in project managing M&A integrations, bridging accounting policies for acquired businesses, and performing procedures around opening balances of the target company
  • Participate in providing periodic trainings to members of the global accounting organization as Uber is a NASBA certified CPE sponsor and we actively offer CPE trainings

Uber connects people and goods through its global platform, offering services in ride-hailing and logistics. Users can request rides or deliveries via the app, which matches them with drivers or delivery personnel. The company operates on a commission-based model, earning revenue from ride fares, delivery fees, and service charges. What sets Uber apart from its competitors is its wide range of services, including freight and essential goods transportation, along with a strong focus on safety through driver background checks and real-time verification. The goal of Uber is to continuously expand its offerings and improve the user experience in transportation and delivery.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$15.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion of Courier Bakkie in South Africa taps into the growing e-commerce sector.
  • Partnership with Toast enhances delivery network, potentially increasing restaurant order volumes.
  • Investment in Pony.ai positions Uber at the forefront of autonomous driving innovation.

What critics are saying

  • FTC investigation into subscription policies may lead to regulatory penalties for Uber.
  • NYC's proposed insurance changes could increase costs, reducing available Uber drivers.
  • Adoption of Pony.ai's technology may expose Uber to regulatory and technological challenges.

What makes Uber unique

  • Uber's global platform offers diverse services from ride-hailing to freight deliveries.
  • The company emphasizes safety with driver background checks and real-time verification processes.
  • Uber's commission-based model supports flexible earnings for drivers worldwide.

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