Accounting Manager

RGP; Emeryville (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Professional Development Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

RGP is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead critical accounting and financial reporting functions in a fast-paced environment. You will own close processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process improvements with minimal oversight.

This role requires 3 days onsite in the Bay Area and offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, retirement, and professional development benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, consolidations, and public company environments.
• Experience with SOX, internal controls, audit support, and process improvement.
• CPA, SEC reporting, internal audit/SOX testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and ensure audit readiness.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, treasury, fixed assets, intercompany, equity accounting, and SEC reporting support.
• Drive SOX compliance, internal controls, risk management and policy development.
• Partner with auditors, consultants, and stakeholders to strengthen compliance and ops impact.
• Support systems implementations, process automation, and continuous improvement for scale.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Audit support

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

SEC reporting

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Gusto

Expensify

Job description

The Accounting Manager will lead critical accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accurate close processes, regulatory compliance, SOX readiness, and continuous improvement across the finance organization. This role calls for a technically strong accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of complex issues, and proactively drives process improvements with minimal oversight.

This requires 3 days onsite in the Bay area.

What you will work on

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and audit readiness.
• Oversee core accounting functions, including general ledger, reconciliations, treasury, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, equity accounting, and SEC reporting support.
• Drive SOX compliance, internal controls, risk management, and accounting policy development.
• Partner with auditors, consultants, and business stakeholders to strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Support systems implementations, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted resource on accounting procedures, controls, and best practices across the organization.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, consolidations, and public company accounting environments.
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, audit support, and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with accounting and finance systems; exposure to NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Gusto, Expensify, or similar platforms preferred.
• CPA, SEC reporting, internal audit/SOX testing, and experience within biotech, medtech, life sciences, or other regulated industries are a plus.

What you can expect

• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
• Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

What we do

At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.