Accounting Manager
SPAN
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Job summary
SPAN is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead our accounting function as we scale hardware manufacturing and expand our product portfolio. This role owns inventory and cost accounting across contract manufacturing and consignment, drives the monthly close, and partners with audit support and financial statement preparation.
You will also own revenue recognition and lease accounting entries, mentor direct reports, and build cross-functional partnerships with Supply Chain, FP&A, and Legal.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and accruals.
- Minimum 5 years hands-on CM and consignment inventory accounting.
- Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting.
- Experience with SPV entities and standalone entity reporting.
- Experience leading month-end close and internal/external reporting.
- Proficient with Excel; strong data analysis skills.
- Proficiency with NetSuite; FloQast/Blackline/Salesforce/Boomi a plus.
- Ability to build cross-functional partnerships and communicate financial concepts clearly.
- Experience mentoring or managing direct reports.
- Agile, fast-learning and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Detail-oriented and highly accurate.
- Team player with adaptable, collaborative approach.
Responsibilities
- Own inventory and cost accounting for CM/EMS manufacturing.
- Manage consignment accounting, transfers, and reconciliation with counterparty records.
- Maintain SLOB reserves and GAAP inventory valuation.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close; prepare journal entries.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and variance explanations.
- Assist in financial statements and schedules; support external audits.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and PBC items.
- Lead revenue recognition under ASC 606 and lease accounting under ASC 842.
- Identify process improvements to increase automation.
- Mentor and develop direct reports; build team capability.
- Partner with Supply Chain, FP&A, and Legal for compliant accounting.
- Support system implementations and process improvements.
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Job description
Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.
Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
Making electrification upgrades possible
Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid
Span.IO is seeking an Accounting Manager to help lead our accounting function as we scale hardware manufacturing and expand our product portfolio. This role owns inventory and cost accounting across our contract manufacturing and consignment arrangements, drives the monthly close and reconciliation process, and partners closely with the Senior Manager, Accounting on external audit support and financial statement preparation. Beyond core accounting, this person will also own revenue recognition and lease accounting entries and will mentor and develop direct reports as the team grows. The ideal candidate is an agile, fast-learning accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and builds strong cross‑functional partnerships across Supply Chain, FP&A, and Legal. Critical skills for this position include solid experience with US GAAP, clear communications, being a team player, maintaining confidentiality, detail-oriented, and acting with the highest degree of integrity.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accruals
Minimum 5 years hands‑on experience with contract manufacturing and consignment inventory accounting in a manufacturing or hardware environment, revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842).
Experience handing accounting and reporting for Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) entities; and managing/supporting standalone entity reporting
Must have experience running the accounting close process and managing expectations, communications and deadlines
Must have experience with month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux/variance analysis
Experience with month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux/variance analysis
Must have a recent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Must have proficiency with NetSuite. Experience with FloQast or Blackline, Salesforce and Boomi is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to build cross‑functional relationships and communicate financial concepts clearly to non‑finance partners
Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or managing direct reports
Agile, adaptable, and a fast learner, comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proactive, self‑motivated, takes initiative and ability to work with little supervision
Team player with a positive attitude; flexible to adapt to changing needs/priorities.
Experience writing technical accounting analysis and memoranda preferred
Mfg./electrification industry experience a plus
Public accounting experience preferred
CPA preferred
Own inventory and cost accounting for products manufactured through contract manufacturers (CMs) and EMS partners, ensuring accurate standard costing, purchase price variance (PPV) analysis, and overhead absorption
Manage full‑cycle consignment accounting for inventory held at CM/EMS locations and distribution partners, including transfers, usage reporting, and reconciliation against counterparty records
Maintain inventory valuation and reserves — including slow‑moving, excess, and obsolete (SLOB) inventory — in accordance with GAAP
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to validate inventory movements, cycle counts, and cost data integrity within the ERP system
Lead and/or support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation and review of journal entries
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations across key accounts; perform flux analysis and deliver clear, well‑supported variance explanations to Finance leadership
Assist the Senior Manager, Accounting in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules
Maintain audit‑ready documentation and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, including preparing PBC items and responding to audit inquiries
Prepare and review revenue recognition entries in accordance with ASC 606, leveraging a semi‑automated revenue process/system
Prepare and review lease accounting entries under ASC 842, including maintenance of right‑of‑use asset and lease liability schedules
Identify and help implement process improvements to increase automation and reduce close cycle time in these areas
Mentor and coach direct report(s) as applicable, providing guidance on technical accounting matters and supporting their professional growth
Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement within the accounting team
Build strong, trusted relationships with Supply Chain, FP&A, and Legal to ensure accounting treatment aligns with business operations and contract terms
Act as a proactive finance partner to cross‑functional stakeholders, translating accounting concepts into practical business guidance
Support ad hoc projects, system implementations, and process improvements across the broader Accounting organization
Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a “make it happen” approach to addressing complex challenges.
SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.
- Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well‑funded, venture‑backed company
- Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage. Parental leave up to twenty‑four (24) weeks depending on eligibility
- Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit
- Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
- Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off
Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps!
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