Job Description
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: Airbnb's Financial Reporting team sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and storytelling translating the company's financial performance into clear, accurate, and compelling communications for the public markets. Our team is responsible for the end-to-end execution of Airbnb's SEC filings, including our quarterly and annual reports, and plays a central role in how the world understands Airbnb's financial story. As an Principal, you will work closely with a collaborative and high-performing group of finance professionals, as well as key cross-functional partners including Accounting, Legal, Tax, FP&A, Investor Relations, and external auditors. The Difference You Will Make: The Principal, Financial Reporting will serve as a key contributor to Airbnb's external reporting function, owning significant portions of the company's SEC filings to ensure all financial disclosures are accurate, compliant, and clearly communicated. This is a highly visible, autonomous role that directly shapes how Airbnb communicates its financial narrative, requiring you to anticipate evolving regulatory challenges and implement scalable process improvements. Success in this role means delivering zero-defect SEC filings on strict deadlines, streamlining our reporting systems for continuous improvement, and acting as a trusted advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams. A Typical Day: SEC Reporting, Disclosures & Earnings Support, Regulatory Disclosures & Routine Technical Accounting, Cross-Functional Collaboration & Review, System Integration & Continuous Improvement.
