Technical Accounting Manager

New York; Remote; San Francisco We are building AI to simulate the world through merging art and science. We believe that world models are at the frontier of progress in artificial intelligence. Language models alone won’t solve the world’s hardest problems – robotics, disease, scientific discovery. Real progress requires models that experience the world and learn from their mistakes, the same way that humans do. And this kind of trial and error can be massively accelerated when done in simulation, rather than in the real world. World models offer the most clear path to general-purpose simulation, changing how stories are told, how scientific progress is made and how the next frontiers of humanity are reached. Our team consists of creative, open minded, caring and ambitious people who are determined to change the world. We aspire to continuously build impossible things and our ability to do so relies on building an incredible team. If you are driven to do the same, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

Open to hiring remote across North America — we also have offices in NYC, San Francisco, and Seattle We are seeking a technically strong and intellectually curious Technical Accounting Manager to serve as our in-house expert on complex accounting matters. This role has high visibility, designed for a professional who excels at interpreting accounting guidance, forming well-reasoned positions, and translating technical conclusions into sound, executable accounting practice.

What you’ll do

Lead revenue recognition end-to-end, including reviewing contracts, identifying performance obligations, standalone selling price, evaluating non-standard deal structures, and maintaining ASC 606 policies as our business evolves
Advise Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk on the accounting implications of new and non-standard arrangements, including guidance on contract structure and go-to-market strategy
Implement technical recommendations to accounting operations and support execution across general ledger needs
Research and document accounting positions on complex or non-routine transactions, producing clear, audit-ready technical memos
Track emerging FASB standards, assess their impact, and drive adoption efforts; apply technical judgment across areas such as ASC 842, ASC 718, and ASC 350-40 as they arise
Own financial statement technical disclosures and support quarterly and annual reporting
Serve as a key contact for external auditors including preparing well-organized support and responding to technical inquiries
Work directly with the accounting team to embed technical conclusions into close processes and day-to-day execution

What you’ll need

CPA with 5–8 years of experience; Big 4 background strongly preferred
Deep expertise in ASC 606, including multi-element SaaS and services arrangements
Proven ability to research guidance independently, take a position, and write clear, well-supported memos
Strong communicator who can make complex accounting accessible to non-accounting stakeholders
Prior experience high growth software company preferred
Willingness to support all aspects of accounting as needs arise

Runway strives to recruit and retain exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds while ensuring pay equity for our team. Our salary ranges are based on competitive market rates for our size, stage and industry, and salary is just one part of the overall compensation package we provide. There are many factors that go into salary determinations...