Senior Accounting Manager
Santa Clara, CAFull-TimeManagerAccounts / Finance
Skills
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the General Ledger (GL) accounting and close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Serve as a technical resource on complex accounting matters, documenting and implementing appropriate accounting policies and procedures.
- Design, implement, and monitor a robust internal control environment over business processes to ensure SOX compliance and improve operational efficiency. Lead development of end-to-end process documentation and controls working in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Act as a dedicated player/coach, mentoring and developing accounting staff to achieve departmental and individual excellence.
- Partner effectively with internal stakeholders (Finance, Engineering, Legal, IT) and external partners (auditors, consultants) to drive results and proactively address accounting issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function to support scalability and meet the demands of a fast-paced, publicly traded tech company.
Required Skills:
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally blending Big Four public accounting and industry roles.
- Demonstrable experience with deep GL accounting processes and a proven ability to lead a team through monthly and quarterly close cycles.
- Significant experience in building and managing business process controls in a SOX environment, preferably for a public company.
- Expertise in technical GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a "player/coach" mentality and a passion for mentoring and staff development.
- Highly collaborative, effective, and proactive communication skills with the ability to influence partners across the organization.
- CPA certification required.
- Strong understanding of SOX compliance related to financial reporting controls.
- Experience thriving in a dynamic, high-growth environment, such as a recently public technology company.
Preferred Skills:
- Team Player – Collaborative leadership style
- Experience in AI technology and software, or SAAS industry
- Prior experience in a company during or immediately following an IPO.
