Corporate Accounting Manager

Samara; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Early-stage equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) eligibility after 6 months

Flexible PTO

Snacks and lunch provided

Job summary

Samara, based in Redwood City, is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to build a strong accounting foundation as we scale. The role goes beyond close and reporting, designing processes, strengthening controls, and partnering across functions to ensure financial accuracy.

You will lead inventory/cost accounting, support ERP workflows and policy development, and mentor junior staff while partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A and Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years progressive accounting experience, including senior/manager roles.
• Experience in manufacturing, inventory-heavy environments is preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred or related advanced certification.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee inventory, WIP, and cost accounting with supply chain/manufacturing.
• Support standard cost calculations, BOM, and routing accuracy.
• Assist with ERP workflows (NetSuite) including assets and purchasing.
• Develop accounting policies and internal controls as the company scales.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, FP&A, and Manufacturing.
• Manage external audit, tax, and advisory relations.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Support new entity setups, system implementations, and scaling initiatives.
• Provide mentorship to junior accounting staff.

Skills

Accounting experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Strong communicator

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

About the Job

Ready to play a key role in building the future of living? Join Samara as we tackle California’s housing shortage and enable people to attain sustainable housing without compromising design or quality. Our flagship product, Backyard, is a fully turnkey, premium accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designed for homeowners and real estate developers. As we scale our manufacturing operations, expand development initiatives, and mature our financial infrastructure, we are at a pivotal moment—redefining homeownership through high-quality, attainable infill housing. Backed by top-tier investors including Airbnb, Thrive Capital, and 8VC, Samara is positioned for significant growth and market impact.

Overview

To support our next phase of growth, we are hiring a Corporate Accounting Manager to help build and scale a strong accounting foundation. This role goes beyond traditional close and reporting—you will help design processes, strengthen controls, and partner cross‑functionally to ensure financial accuracy as our operations grow in complexity.

What You’ll Do

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across core balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Oversee inventory, WIP, and cost accounting in partnership with supply chain and manufacturing teams, including standard cost reporting and variance analysis.
• Support standard cost calculations, Bill of Materials (BOM), and routing accuracy to enhance manufacturing cost management.
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP workflows (NetSuite), including purchasing, receiving, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls as the company scales.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A, and Manufacturing to ensure accounting treatment aligns with business reality.
• Manage external audit, tax, and advisory relationships, including preparation of audit schedules and support.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardization to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Support special projects such as new entity setup, system implementations, and operational scaling initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and day‑to‑day guidance to junior accounting staff as the team grows.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a senior accountant or accounting manager role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or inventory‑heavy environments strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including inventory, revenue recognition, and fixed assets.
• Demonstrated expertise in standard costing models, inventory valuation, and cost accounting within manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with limited structure.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to step back and understand the broader business context.
• Clear, effective communicator comfortable partnering with non‑finance stakeholders.
• Self‑starter mindset with a willingness to build, improve, and own processes end‑to‑end.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience in modular construction, off‑site manufacturing, or prefabricated building environments, including accounting for factory builds, work‑in‑process, and long lead‑time materials.
• Working knowledge of construction project accounting, including job costing, percentage‑of‑completion (POC), cost‑to‑complete forecasting, and change order accounting.
• Exposure to fund or partnership accounting, including capital contributions, distributions, waterfalls, and investor reporting.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range based on experience, including performance‑based bonus.
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in our Redwood City office.
• Snacks and lunch provided on in‑office days.
• Early‑stage employee equity.
• Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility after 6 months.
• Flexible PTO policy.