Director of Financial Reporting (Special Projects)

Anthropic is seeking a member to join Financial Reporting team within Accounting. In this role, you will own some of the most important pieces of our external reporting: the consolidated statement of cash flows, subsidiary and other compliance-related reporting, and the peer benchmarking that keeps our disclosures clear and comparable This is a hands‑on individual contributor role for someone who wants to shape how a financial reporting function works, not just run it. Our team builds with Claude every day, and you will help design the workflows and automation that make our reporting faster, more accurate, and more scalable. You will partner closely with Technical Accounting, Controllership, Tax, Legal, FP&A, Corporate Development, and our external auditors Own the consolidated statement of cash flows end to end, including preparation, supporting schedules, classification analysis, non‑cash disclosures, and review with our external auditors Lead subsidiary and other compliance‑related reporting, such as entity‑level and special‑purpose financial statements, lender and covenant reporting, and other regulatory or contractual reporting requirements Lead the adoption of new accounting standards: impact assessment, data and system changes, disclosure drafting, controls, and review with our external auditors Lead stock‑based compensation reporting, including the expense and award‑activity roll‑forwards Contribute to the preparation and review of periodic SEC filings (Forms 10‑Q and 10‑K) and related disclosures Contribute to peer disclosure benchmarking, including frequent and proactive review of peer disclosures and assessment of Anthropic’s disclosures in comparison to peers Partner with valuation specialists, Technical Accounting, Tax, and Corporate Development on purchase accounting and post‑close reporting for acquired entities Identify opportunities to leverage Claude and automation tools to improve reporting processes, with a hands‑on willingness to test and adopt new technologies as they emerge Build and maintain Claude‑powered reporting workflows (e.g., roll‑forwards, tie‑outs, disclosure drafting, benchmarking) and document them so the broader team can use and extend them Design and maintain the process documentation and controls that support your areas, and serve as a primary point of contact for auditors on them Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents Inclusive fertility benefits via Carrot Fertility 22 weeks of paid parental leave Flexible paid time off and absence policies Mental health support for you and your dependents Competitive salary and equity packages Optional equity donation matching at a 1:1 ratio, up to 25% of your equity grant Retirement plans with competitive matching Life and income protection plans $500/month flexible wellness and time saver stipend Commuter benefits Annual education stipend Home office stipends Relocation support for those moving for Anthropic Daily meals and snacks in the office If you enjoy owning complex reporting end to end, have strong judgment on disclosure, and are excited to reinvent how financial reporting gets done with AI, we would love to hear from youExperience with subsidiary, statutory, or other compliance‑related reporting (e.g., entity‑level financial statements, lender or covenant reporting, regulatory filings)Experience using Claude or similar AI tools to build new financial reporting workflows or automationClear, concise written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain complex accounting topics to non‑accounting partnersStrong working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including Regulation S‑X and S‑KSound judgment and comfort owning ambiguous work, setting priorities, and meeting filing deadlines with minimal oversightPassion for Anthropic’s mission to build safe, transformative AI systemsHands‑on ownership of a statement of cash flows, including preparation, classification under ASC 230, and support for audit reviewRequired field of study: A field relevant to the role as demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experienceMinimum education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experienceWe encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application 12+ years of experience in financial reporting, SEC reporting, or public accounting, including time at a public company or one preparing to go public Have built or run a peer disclosure benchmarking program, including use of EDGAR full‑text search or XBRL data Have built reusable Claude or similar AI skills, agents, or processes Experience with international statutory reporting or consolidation of special‑purpose entities CPA or equivalent certification #J-18808-Ljbffr