Accounting Manager

Mercor is at the intersection of labor markets and AI research. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development.

Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $1.5 million a day.

Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You'll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society.

Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our new San Francisco headquarters.

The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Controller and partners closely to build a high-quality, audit-ready accounting function from the ground up. While the Controller owns audit readiness, month-end close, and direct coordination with external auditors, the Accounting Manager plays a critical supporting role in preparing the company for its first external audit through process documentation and compilation of PBCs, including areas such as stock-based compensation and leases.

This role requires strong technical accounting skills, public accounting experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. It's an opportunity to contribute, take ownership of supporting workstreams, and help shape scalable processes in a high-growth company.

Monthly Close & Reporting

• Partner with the Controller on the monthly close calendar and coordinate cross-functional

• deliverables.

• Review journal entries and reconciliations prepared by internal staff and external support teams.

• Prepare the monthly reporting package including financial statements, flux analyses, and KPI tie-outs.

• Ensure GL accuracy and completeness across revenue, equity, expenses, and assets.

Stock Compensation & Equity Administration

• Oversee administration of equity compensation programs using Carta.

• Maintain accurate cap table and equity records; process grants, vesting, exercises, and

• terminations

• Support equity accounting and reporting requirements, including ASC 718, audits, and period-end close.

• Partner with Legal, HR, and Payroll to ensure equity activity aligns with plan documents and

• approvals.

Foreign Entity & Consolidation

• Oversee accounting for the company's foreign entity, ensuring compliance with local GAAP and alignment with U.S. GAAP.

• Review consolidation entries and reconciliations for intercompany balances.

• Partner with the Controller to prepare consolidated financial statements.

• Support FX remeasurement and translation adjustments.

• Assist with transfer pricing and intercompany analyses as needed.

Technical Accounting

• Conduct technical accounting analyses across revenue, equity, capitalization, and leases.

• Ensure accounting policies are fully integrated into operational workflows and systems, promoting consistency and compliance.

• Review schedules, supporting documentation, and analyses prepared by internal staff and external support teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• 5–8+ years progressive accounting experience, with a combination of public accounting and high-growth startup experience.

• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, with depth in ASC 606 (Revenue) and ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation).

• Experience supporting month-end close processes and preparing management reporting packages.

• Hands-on experience assisting with audits and working directly with external auditors.

• Strong process design, documentation, and internal control mindset.

• High judgment, strong sense of ownership, and comfort operating in ambiguous environments.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Professional, adaptable, and proactive approach to change.

• Be a key partner in building a scalable, audit-ready accounting function.

• Gain exposure to technical accounting areas critical for growth-stage companies.

• Work directly with leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.

• Base salary

• Quarterly performance bonus

• Generous equity grant vested over 4 years

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A $20K relocation bonus (if moving to the Bay Area)

• A $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)

• A $1K monthly stipend for meals

• Free Equinox membership

• Health insurance