Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are hiring in Zones 2 and 3. Please refer to our Compensation section below to see what neighborhoods fall under each Zone.

Role Description

As a Senior Lease & Fixed Asset Accountant, you will be a key member of the Corporate Accounting team, with primary ownership over non-infrastructure fixed assets and the company’s real estate, operating lease, and sublease portfolio. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and disclosures across a complex and judgment-heavy area of the balance sheet.

You will independently interpret and apply accounting guidance, own end-to-end accounting processes, and partner closely with Real Estate, Technical Accounting, FP&A, and other finance stakeholders. In addition to technical execution, this role is responsible for evaluating, improving, and implementing processes and automations to ensure scalable, reliable, and trusted financial data as the business evolves.

This is a senior individual contributor role with meaningful visibility. You will regularly interact with accounting leadership, finance partners, and auditors, and contribute to key accounting conclusions, reporting deliverables, and process improvements. Over time, the scope and impact of the role may expand based on demonstrated ownership and success.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end accounting for non-infrastructure fixed assets and the company’s real estate–related operating leases and subleases, including monthly close, reconciliations, internal and external reporting, and serving as the subject matter expert for these areas
• Manage the full lifecycle for operating leases and subleases in accordance with ASC 842, including new arrangements, modifications, terminations, impairments, and related judgments
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for fixed assets, operating leases, and subleases; support quarterly and annual financial reporting, including preparation of disclosures and footnotes, and deliver flux analyses, management-level reporting, variance explanations, and ad hoc analyses related to fixed assets and leasing
• Partner closely with the Real Estate team on lease and sublease activity and collaborate with the Technical Accounting team on complex or judgment-based matters, including cash flow classification, capex-related reporting, and areas subject to audit focus
• Manage and validate data flows across fixed assets, lease, and general ledger systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and strong internal controls
• Evaluate existing processes and automations to ensure ongoing scalability, sustainability, and data integrity; identify and implement improvements, including leveraging automation and AI-assisted tools where appropriate.
• Independently evaluate the accounting implications of new or evolving business activities related to real estate, fixed assets, and leasing; support internal and external audits and provide guidance or informal mentorship to team members as needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of complex accounting areas and responsibility for delivering high-quality, timely results
• Strong technical accounting foundation with proven ability to independently interpret, apply, and document accounting guidance related to fixed assets and leasing
• Hands-on experience accounting for operating leases and subleases, including real estate–related arrangements in accordance with ASC 842
• Experience supporting quarterly and annual financial reporting, including preparation of disclosures, and clear communication of accounting conclusions to auditors, leadership, and cross-functional business partners
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience preparing flux analyses and management-level reporting
• High attention to detail with the ability to exercise sound judgment, manage complexity, and deliver accurate results at scale
• Experience with Oracle Cloud or similar ERP systems and advanced Excel skills required

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification or advanced technical training in accounting a plus.
• Direct experience accounting for subleases and complex lease modifications.
• Experience in the technology industry or other fast-scaling environments.
• Demonstrated experience improving accounting processes, automation, or system integrations (including use of AI-assisted tools).
• Experience partnering with internal and external teams on complex or audit-sensitive matters.

Compensation

US Zone 1

This role is not available in Zone 1

US Zone 2

$134,300—$181,700 USD

US Zone 3

$119,300—$161,500 USD

• US Zone 1: San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro
• US Zone 2: California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Illinois (Chicago metro), Indiana (Chicago metro), Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan (Chicago metro), New Hampshire, New Jersey (outside NYC metro), New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (D.C. metro), Pennsylvania (outside NYC metro), Texas (Austin metro) Virginia (DC metro), Washington (outside Seattle metro), Washington DC metro, West Virginia (DC metro), Wisconsin (Chicago metro)
• US Zone 3: All other US locations

Company Description

Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for designing a more enlightened way of working. We’re a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers shaping the future of Dropbox and, in turn, the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, creating space for meaningful work and lasting relationships. With a startup mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, we expect Dropbox employees to think critically, stay curious, and use modern tools, including AI, to improve how work gets done. Here, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. You own your impact, helping make work more intuitive, joyful, and human for yourself and hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you’re ready to push boundaries and challenge yourself, Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox Finance Team creates the financial infrastructure that powers our growth and scales our business. We combine analytical precision with bold thinking to build sustainable value for our company and stakeholders. More than traditional accountants, auditors, and finance managers, we're strategic partners who craft the financial architecture that enables innovation. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, we continuously look for ways to drive business impact while maintaining trust, accuracy, and rigor in everything we do. If you're ready to own your impact on Dropbox’s financial future, join our Finance team.

Virtual First

Dropbox’s Virtual First way of working is designed to help people do their best work with flexibility, autonomy, and connection. Day to day, teams work remotely with nonlinear schedules and core collaboration hours that support deep focus and individual working styles. We prioritize asynchronous communication to improve clarity, respect deep work time, and reduce unnecessary meetings. While remote work is the primary experience for our employees, we also prioritize intentional, in-person connection. We bring teams together through regular team gatherings, on-demand workspaces, and Dropbox Neighborhood events in order to strengthen team cohesion, foster creativity, and enhance momentum. Virtual First is built to provide the same access to opportunity, growth, and impact for everyone, regardless of location.

This role requires travel to offsites and various other team gatherings (approximately 5-10% of the year or 2-3 days per quarter). We provide advance notice when possible and encourage candidates to discuss any accommodation needs during the interview process.

Dropbox supports responsible use of AI for preparation, but misrepresentation of skills or experience is not permitted. See our AI Principles.

Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work.