Accounting Manager

INLOOK Consulting Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

INLOOK Consulting Inc. in Santa Clara, CA seeks a hands-on Corporate Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting across multiple corporate entities.

The ideal candidate will drive full-cycle accounting, monthly close, financial reporting, and intercompany settlements. This role reports to the management team, leads accounting staff, and contributes to internal controls, process improvements, and ERP/system implementations such as NetSuite and Rippling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of corporate accounting, including month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Hands-on full-cycle accounting experience.
• Prior people management experience, supervision of at least one team member.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate with senior management.
• Fluent Mandarin Chinese and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end closing processes across multiple corporate entities.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Manage accounts payable, vendor payments, expense management, corporate cards, and payroll accounting.
• Handle intercompany transactions, allocations, reconciliations, and settlements.
• Supervise accounting staff and maintain internal controls and procedures.
• Support portfolio and real estate project accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Coordinate annual audits and support tax-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
• Support broker-dealer accounting and regulatory reporting with FINOP/Compliance teams.

Skills

Corporate accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Intercompany

Internal controls

Team management

US GAAP

NetSuite

Rippling

Multientity accounting

Mandarin Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Rippling

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Corporate Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple corporate entities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, and intercompany transactions, along with prior people management experience.

We are open to candidates ranging from junior management to more senior levels, provided they demonstrate strong technical accounting skills, leadership potential, and the ability to grow with the organization.

This role reports directly to the management team and offers opportunities to contribute to accounting process improvements, internal controls, and financial systems implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Operations

• Lead monthly and year-end closing processes across multiple corporate entities.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Manage accounts payable, vendor payments, expense management, corporate cards, and payroll accounting.
• Handle intercompany transactions, allocations, reconciliations, and settlements.
• Supervise accounting staff and maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Support portfolio and real estate project accounting activities.

Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance

• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Coordinate annual audits and support tax-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Support broker-dealer accounting and regulatory reporting in collaboration with FINOP and Compliance teams.
• Maintain accurate financial data for compliance and fundraising activities.
• Work closely with Operations, HR, and other internal stakeholders.

Cash Management & Systems

• Monitor cash balances, wire transfers, vendor payments, and corporate disbursements.
• Support the implementation and ongoing administration of NetSuite, Rippling, and other financial systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, financial controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Provide limited backup support for fund accounting and investor reporting when needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of corporate accounting experience, including month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Hands-on full-cycle accounting experience.
• Prior people management experience, including supervision of at least one team member.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with senior management.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Language Requirement

• Professional proficiency in both Mandarin Chinese and English (written and spoken).

Preferred

• Experience in multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems.
• ERP implementation or system migration experience.
• Broker-dealer accounting, financial services, or FINOP coordination experience.
• Experience supporting external audits, tax matters, or regulatory reporting.