Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

Yelp ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Tue, Jun 23, 2026

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager, SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting to take a key role in our external reporting process and broader corporate accounting initiatives. This is a hands-on, hybrid role with a strong technical foundation, responsibility for process improvement and automation, and the opportunity to impact multiple areas of our accounting organization—including support for M&A integration and innovation in reporting workflows

We’d love to have you apply, even if you don’t feel you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Yelp, we’re looking for great people, not just those who simply check off all the boxes. This is a full-time remote role based in the United States.

What you'll do:

SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

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.

Corporate Accounting & Adhoc Projects

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.

What it takes to succeed:

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.

What you'll get:

Effective your first day: 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
Compensation range for this position is $118,000 - $199,000 annually. You may also be offered a bonus and benefits.

Closing

At Yelp, we believe that diversity is an expression of all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — and those are just a few. We recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our product. The foundation of our diversity efforts are closely tied to our core values, which include “Playing Well With Others” and “Authenticity.” We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability. Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and experience. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, and the California Fair Chance Act for roles based in California). Where required by law, a criminal background check will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment is made, and any evaluation of a candidate's criminal background check will be subject to an individualized assessment that takes into account the candidate's specific criminal records and the responsibilities and requirements of the particular role. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations-recruiting@yelp.com or 415-969-8488. Note: Yelp does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Yelp is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. US Recruiting and Applicant Privacy Notice

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