Manager, SEC Reporting – Technical Accounting

Yelp

Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting leading external reporting processes for Yelp. Ensuring compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations while mentoring team members in hybrid role.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,000 - $199,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the preparation, coordination, and review of quarterly and annual filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
Draft financial statements, footnotes, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) disclosures.
Perform technical accounting research; prepare position papers on complex topics (e.g., business combinations, segment reporting); and conduct detailed analysis and review of key accounting items such as cash flow statements and diluted EPS.
Identify and evaluate upcoming accounting pronouncements, lead implementation of new standards, and clearly communicate findings to management, business partners, and auditors.
Coordinate the review process with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, and external auditors.
Oversee and mentor accounting team members, providing coaching, goal setting, performance feedback, and career development.
Assist with monthly/quarterly close activities, including reviewing journal entries and reconciliations related to stock-based compensation.
Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline close and reporting workflows, with a focus on automation, AI-enabled solutions, and enhanced controls.
Ensure robust documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls to meet SOX and audit requirements.
Support special projects and ad hoc analysis, including M&A integration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a public company SEC reporting role or with a Big 4 public accounting firm
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules; experience with Workiva is preferred
Proven ability to drive process improvement and leverage automation tools or AI within accounting or finance functions; experience with Oracle is a plus
Strong skills in developing, maintaining, and improving accounting documentation and policy materials
Detail-oriented and process-minded, with strong analytical skills to break down complex problems and implement scalable solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to partner across multidisciplinary teams and varying levels of staff to deliver results
Effective at delegating, mentoring, and supporting a team-oriented culture focused on process excellence and continuous improvement
Self-starter who thrives with minimal direction in a fast-paced, changing environment and embraces new technology and innovation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full medical, vision, and dental
15 days PTO (accrual begins on date of hire and increases with 2+ years of tenure thereafter)
12 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday
Up to 14 weeks of parental leave
Monthly wellness subsidy
Work from home reimbursement
Flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statementstechnical accounting researchcash flow statementsdiluted EPSaccounting documentationprocess improvementautomationAI-enabled solutionsM&A integrationSEC reporting

Soft Skills

detail-orientedanalytical skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationteam collaborationdelegatingmentoringself-starterproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

CPA