fal is the generative media ecosystem powering the next generation of AI products. We build the infrastructure, tools, and model access that teams need to move from idea to production, and do it at scale without compromise. For developers and enterprises, fal is the foundation that makes generative media not just possible, but practical: a unified platform where high-performance inference, orchestration, and observability come together to unlock new categories of AI-native products. As generative media reshapes industries across a market projected to grow by hundreds of billions over the next decade, fal is becoming the ecosystem that ambitious teams build on. ### What you'll do
Technical Accounting
Research and document the company's positions on complex accounting matters under US GAAP (ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 842, and others)
Draft and maintain accounting policy memos
Serve as the go-to resource for accounting questions across the business
Partner with Sales, Legal and Strategic Finance on structuring new transactions and arrangements
Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
Own end-to-end revenue recognition for the company's product and services offerings
Review customer contracts and develop SSP analyses and revenue waterfalls
Own the revenue system implementation
Ensure proper documentation of 5-step model assessments for all revenue streams
Work cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Deal Desk on non-standard arrangements
Equity Accounting (ASC 718)
Manage all stock-based compensation accounting
Partner with HR and Legal on new equity programs and modifications
Coordinate with external valuation firms on 409A valuations
Financial Reporting
Lead the preparation of internal financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, and management reporting packages
Support the external reporting and communications
Assist in drafting financial statements and disclosures
Tax Support
Assist the tax function with quarterly and annual provision work (ASC 740)
Support sales tax reconciliation
Coordinate with external tax advisors on compliance and planning matters
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry (tech or SaaS strongly preferred)
Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842
Experience supporting or leading an external audit process
Strong written communication skills — you can translate complex accounting into clear, concise memos
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with evolving processes
Experience with NetSuite, Carta, Shareworks, or similar tools a plus
AI and Automation first. You use the latest AI tools, or even creating your own to automate processes
