Shield AI: CPA exam support, pay and open jobs

A company hiring accountants. 6 open roles in 1 state. From Shield AI's own job postings, updated Oct 10, 2026.

Does Shield AI pay for the CPA exam?

None of its 6 open postings mention CPA exam support.

2 of 371 other companies on our board mention exam support in their postings. That doesn't mean they don't offer it; postings often leave it out, so ask in your interview.

6open roles →$111ktypical senior pay →100%of roles on-site →

Pay by level

Seniors are paid 6% more than at other companies

Typical is the middle of each posted pay range. Band is the typical posted range; spread is how far the top sits above the bottom.

Level	Shield AI typical	Band	Spread	Other companies
Senior2 postings with pay	$111k	$92k to $130k	1.41xothers 1.34x	$105k +6%
Manager3 postings with pay	$155k	$115k to $190k	1.6xothers 1.33x	$141k +10%
Director1 posting with pay	$235k	$170k to $300k		$210k

Its manager band runs $115k to $190k: the top is 1.6x the bottom, against 1.3x at other companies. A wider band usually means more room to negotiate.

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CPA license

Most postings want you CPA-eligible or on the way

What Shield AI's open postings ask for, by level.

Senior0% required

Manager0% required

CPA requiredEligible or in progressNot mentioned

Software in the postings

Excel comes up most

Share of Shield AI's open postings that name each tool. Worth a look before an interview.

33% Excel

Hiring calendar

When Shield AI posts its roles

The month each of Shield AI's roles was first posted, last 12 months.

NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

Roles

Where they're hiring

Hiring in 2 places

Open roles by metro area.

San Francisco Bay Area3San Diego2

What they're hiring for

Mostly accounting

Open roles by type of work.

4 accounting 1 tax 1 audit

Newest openings

Most recently posted

International Tax Manager (R5884)San Mateo, CA · On-site · $115k to $200k · Sep 9Manage international direct tax compliance and planning and support U.S. indirect tax for a growing multinational company.Apply on Shield AI's site
Senior Accountant (R5541)San Mateo, CA · On-site · $96k to $140k · Aug 12Manage month end close tasks including journals reconciliations and GL cycles for a high growth defense tech company.Apply on Shield AI's site
Senior Accountant (R5542)San Diego, CA · On-site · $88k to $120k · Aug 12Prepare journals and reconciliations, manage AR/revenue accruals and balance sheet rollforwards for a growing defense‑tech company.Apply on Shield AI's site
Manager, Accounting (R5544)San Mateo, CA · On-site · $120k to $190k · Aug 12Manage global monthly close, intercompany eliminations, reconciliations and accounting controls for a defense technology company.Apply on Shield AI's site
Manager, Revenue Accounting (R5543)San Diego, CA · On-site · $100k to $160k · Aug 12Manage end-to-end ASC 606 revenue accounting including contract review, month-end close, and cross-functional coordination for a defense tech company.Apply on Shield AI's site
Director, SOX Compliance (R5388)On-site · $170k to $300k · Jul 21Lead and run the companys end-to-end SOX 404 compliance program and remediation for a public company.Apply on Shield AI's site

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Building history. We check every Shield AI posting every 2 hours and keep every closed one. As the record grows, this page adds how long roles stay open, the hiring trend, hard-to-fill and reposted roles, closed-role history and offshore team mentions over time.

Questions

Does Shield AI pay for the CPA exam?

None of its 6 open postings mention CPA exam support. That doesn't mean they don't offer it; postings often leave it out, so ask in your interview.

How much does a senior make at Shield AI?

Shield AI's senior-level postings list $88k to $140k a year. The middle of a typical posted range is about $111k, against about $105k at other companies.

How much does a manager make at Shield AI?

Manager postings list $100k to $200k a year, typically about $155k.

Does Shield AI require a CPA license?

Most postings ask for CPA-eligible or in progress rather than a license in hand.

Where is Shield AI hiring?

Shield AI has 6 open accounting roles in 1 state, most in San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego.

Is Shield AI hybrid or remote?

Of 6 open roles, 0 are hybrid, 6 on-site and 0 fully remote.

How this page is built: from Shield AI's own job postings, checked every 2 hours. Pay is what the postings state, not offer data. "Other companies" means the other companies on the ChatCPA jobs board; each employer counts once. ChatCPA is not affiliated with Shield AI.