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Technical Accounting Manager

Palantir Technologies

Job Location:

Seattle, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 85000 - 160000

Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

A World-Changing Company

Palantir builds the worlds leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs forecast supply chain disruptions locate missing children and more.

The Role

As Manager of Technical Accounting you will work in a dynamic environment often focused on multiple projects simultaneously across various functional groups. You will work directly on technical accounting and stock-based compensation initiatives that drive business decisions while supporting quarterly and annual filings.

Core Responsibilities

Responsible for the review and assessment of technical accounting topics impacting the company such as non-standard transactions (equity revenue debt VIE analysis investments etc.) and the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards.
Own end-to-end stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718 including journal entries documenting accounting treatment and financial statement disclosures
Support ad hoc projects analysis and management initiatives
Assist in the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual financial statement including drafting disclosures.

What We Value

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to summarize complex accounting and operational issues to management and other business partners.
Deep and current understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting principles and regulations.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management and leadership skills with a track record of handling multiple complicated and cross-functional projects.
Ability to solve problems including non-traditional or undefined problems creatively and analytically.
Sound judgment and composure in high-pressure situations with an ability to ground decisions in data to ask and answer questions that move the business forward; demonstrate discretion and integrity in all interactions.

What We Require

Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting with CPA license
Minimum 3 to 5 years of accounting or auditing experience including at least 2 years in a technical accounting capacity (in industry or in public accounting)
Background with technical accounting and financial reporting

Salary

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $85000 - $160000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individuals relevant qualifications work experience skills and other factors. This estimate excludes the value of any potential sign-on bonus; the value of any benefits offered; and the potential future value of any long-term incentives.

Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Palantirians lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list below details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Palantir Technologies.

Benefits

Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in medical dental and vision insurance as well as voluntary life insurance

Employees are automatically covered by Palantirs basic life AD&D and disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Take what you need paid time off not accrual based

2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)

10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year

Supportive leave of absence program including time off for military service and medical events

Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents

Fertility and family building benefits including but not limited to adoption surrogacy and preservation

Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child

Employees can enroll in Palantirs 401k plan

Life at Palantir

We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes thats why we celebrate individuals strengths skills and interests from your first interview to your longterm growth rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians lives is just one of the ways were investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.

In keeping consistent with Palantirs values and culture we believe employees are better together and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week) allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need there are a few roles that allow for Remote work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite you are required to work from an office.

If you want to empower the worlds most important institutions you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process please reach out and let us know how we can help.

Please note that you will never be asked to submit a payment or share financial information to participate in our interview process. If you suspect that youve been contacted by a scammer we recommend you cease all communication with the individual and consider reporting them to the relevant authorities such as the US FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

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Required Experience:

Manager

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