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Director of Technical Accounting

Together AI - San Francisco, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-08-13

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Salary: USD 245,000 - 300,000 / annual

Together AI is seeking an exceptional technical accounting leader to establish and scale the technical accounting function as the company grows. This is a foundational role defining accounting policy and financial reporting standards across a high-growth AI infrastructure platform. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining U.S. GAAP policies across complex areas: revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), fixed assets (ASC 360), debt/financing (ASC 470/835), business combinations (ASC 805), equity/stock compensation (ASC 718, ASC 505), and collaborative arrangements (ASC 808). You will serve as subject matter expert on complex transactions including structured financing, equipment financing, and customer contracts. Partner with Revenue Accounting on usage-based, subscription, and enterprise contract accounting, and evaluate treatment for collaborative arrangements including co-development and joint go-to-market deals. Additional responsibilities: assist with lease accounting and capitalization policy for data center, colocation, and equipment arrangements; advise on equity transactions (stock issuances, SAFEs, convertibles, stock-based compensation) and strategic investments; draft technical accounting memos for significant transactions; monitor and implement new accounting standards; partner with Legal, Tax, FP&A, and Strategic Finance teams on accounting implications of new contracts. Lead quarterly, annual, and ad hoc investor financial reporting packages. Partner with FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations on clear, accurate disclosures. Support ad hoc reporting for fundraising, board reporting, and strategic transactions. Lead preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and manage the annual audit process with external auditors. Help establish the foundation for the company's future SOX program, including initial risk assessment and control design. Develop internal control processes to support long-term audit readiness. Partner with external auditors on control discussions and early readiness efforts. Foster awareness of strong internal controls across Accounting, FP&A, and other teams. Build scalable technical accounting processes and documentation standards. Partner with Core Accounting, FP&A, and Systems teams on close processes and automation. Lead or support ad hoc projects including new initiatives and process improvements. Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required; 12+ years progressive accounting experience (mix of Big 4 and in-house preferred); experience building/scaling a technical accounting function; deep expertise across ASC 606, 842, 360, 470/835, 805, 718, 505, and 808; experience with investor-facing reporting at high-growth or late-stage private company; strong written communication skills; familiarity with emerging accounting issues for AI infrastructure companies (compute capitalization, data center leasing, partnership arrangements). Experience in high-growth tech or AI infrastructure preferred; familiarity with usage-based/subscription models, hardware-inclusive business models, and data center compute infrastructure a plus.

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