Accounting Manager

SymphonyAI; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k employer matching

Paid holidays

Self-care days

Flexible time-off policy

Job summary

SymphonyAI Industrial, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager in Palo Alto to lead accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive process improvements. You will partner with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and operations to maintain strong internal controls and scalable processes.

The role requires 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, a solid grasp of U.S. GAAP, and ERP experience (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP). CPA preferred and Big 4 background is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with Big 4 preferred.
• Minimum 6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading close and reporting processes.
• ERP experience (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet analyses, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Research and document Accounting treatment for new transactions, products, and business initiatives.
• Support external audits and coordinate responses to auditor requests.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and support SOX compliance efforts where applicable.
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Legal, Treasury, HR, and operational leaders on accounting matters.
• Prepare management reporting and provide financial insights to support decision making.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting system enhancements.
• Train, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Monitor key accounting metrics and deliverables.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Close processes

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Big 4 experience preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Excel advanced

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close activities, compliance, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives. This role partners across Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal, Operations, and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial results, strong internal controls, and scalable accounting processes that support organizational growth.

Job Description

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet analyses, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Research and document Accounting treatment for new transactions, products, and business initiatives.
• Support external audits and coordinate responses to auditor requests.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and support SOX compliance efforts where applicable.
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Legal, Treasury, HR, and operational leaders on accounting matters.
• Prepare management reporting and provide financial insights to support decision making.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting system enhancements.
• Train, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Monitor key accounting metrics and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with Big 4 preferred.
• Minimum 6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading close and reporting processes.
• ERP experience (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $160,000, and is based on factors such as experience, skill, qualifications and location.

SymphonyAI also offers a range of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401k employer matching program, paid holidays, self-care days, and a flexible time-off policy.

• comprehensive health insurance
• life and disability coverage
• 401k employer matching program
• paid holidays
• self-care days
• flexible time-off policy

SymphonyAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Us

SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI today serves 1500+ Enterprise customers globally and has grown to 3,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals across over 30 countries.