About the Role
Our client is looking for a hands-on, strategic Senior Manager of Accounting to lead and scale their accounting function as they continue their rapid growth. This is an opportunity to build processes, implement best-in-class financial systems, and establish a strong foundation for the company's next stage of growth. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll oversee day-to-day accounting operations while partnering cross-functionally to improve financial reporting, operational efficiency, and internal controls.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, enjoys building from the ground up, and is excited about leveraging AI and automation to modernize finance operations.
The team works fully in-person, between the Palo Alto and San Francisco offices. The organization is dedicated to solving technical and creative problems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and monthly close.
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including maintaining the close calendar and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Perform monthly flux and variance analysis to explain financial results and identify trends.
Establish, document, and implement accounting policies, internal controls, and scalable financial processes.
Experience with the setup and management of international subsidiaries and operations, foreign currency translation, consolidations, and intercompany accounting
Support equity administration and stock-based compensation accounting.
Ensure timely billing and accuracy of invoicing for all revenue and proper accounting treatment as per the company policy on revenue recognition.
Analyze customer contracts, establish and maintain a process to monitor and report revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
Develop, maintain, and document accounting policies for sales commissions, including capitalization, amortization, reconciliations, and month-end close activities to ensure compliance with ASC 340.
Manage and reconcile deferred revenue schedules to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
Lead or support the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and financial technology solutions.
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, payroll providers, and other third-party partners.
Collaborate closely with leaders across the organization to support company initiatives and improve cross-functional processes.
Evaluate opportunities to automate and streamline accounting workflows using AI-enabled tools and technology.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA strongly preferred.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry experience.
Big Four public accounting audit experience required.
Experience working in venture-backed, high-growth startup environments is required.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) and commissions (ASC 340).
Experience managing the monthly close process and owning the general ledger.
Experience with cap table management and equity accounting is preferred.
Experience implementing or optimizing accounting systems such as Rillet, Campfire, or similar financial platforms.
Experience with QuickBooks; familiarity with Rippling is a plus.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
Prior people management experience is a plus but not required.
We seek like-minded individuals who share our passion for applying science, creativity, and consistency to big and complex problems with equally big outcomes. These are our values:
Own customer impact: It’s on us to ensure real-world outcomes for our customers.
Obsess over craft: Perfect every detail because quality compounds.
Accelerate change: Ship fast, adapt faster, and move frontier ideas into production.
Create win-wins: Creatively turn trade-offs into upside.
Make high-conviction bets: Try and fail. But succeed an unfair amount.
