Director of Accounting

Suno; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Equity Package

401(k) with 3% Employer Match

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Unlimited PTO & Sick Time

16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Suno is looking for a Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function, including managing the monthly close and preparing for IPO readiness. This role involves ownership of the general ledger and collaborating with various departments.

The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience, a CPA, and a strong understanding of US GAAP. They will spearhead the company’s accounting operations as it scales in the fast-growing AI music industry.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting.
• Proven ownership of the close and consolidation process.
• Experience in consumer tech, SaaS, or other high-volume revenue environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Build and maintain the general ledger and accounting policies.
• Lead the company through its first-year financial statement audit.

Skills

CPA with deep technical US GAAP expertise

Progressive accounting experience

Hands-on experience implementing accounting systems

Experience leading external financial statement audits

Education

CPA certification

Job description

About Suno

We’re building the world’s first creative entertainment platform, where the entire world can feel the joy and fulfilment of making music. Music is for everyone: Our users include everyone from grandmothers creating songs for their loved ones, to Grammy winners using Suno Studio, our power tool, to make the most popular hits in the world.

Building the future of entertainment requires ambition. The pace is fast, the problems are hard, and the work demands ownership and intensity. For the right people, it’s incredibly rewarding: a chance to shape a new medium, work with a small team that cares deeply about quality, make music, drink too much coffee, and build something that millions of people use to express themselves in ways that were never before possible.

Suno is the fastest growing consumer entertainment company and the leader in AI music. We are backed by leading investors including Bond Capital, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon, Quiet, Matrix Partners, Schroders Capital and, NVentures (venture arm of NVIDIA).

About the Role

Suno is scaling fast, and the accounting function is being built from the ground up. As our Director of Accounting, you’ll be the Controller’s right hand and one of the first hires on the accounting team, owning the monthly close, consolidations, and the general ledger while standing up the controls, systems, and technical accounting foundation a company at our stage needs to grow into a best‑in‑class finance organization. You’ll lead us through our first‑year audit, build toward IPO readiness, and bring a measured, meaningful approach to AI that unlocks the efficiency and capability a modern accounting team should have. You’ll partner closely with FP&A, People, Legal, and the broader business, and you’ll set the standard for how we operate, document, and automate as we scale. This is a builder’s role for someone who wants to do the work today and grow into a leader as the team grows around them.

What You’ll Do

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation process, driving toward a faster, cleaner, and well‑documented cycle.
• Build and maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies that scale with a high‑growth, global business.
• Research and conclude on technical accounting and document positions in clear, audit‑ready memos.
• Lead the company through its first‑year financial statement audit and build toward the controls and rigor required for IPO readiness.
• Design the controls, systems, and AI‑enabled automation that make accounting meaningfully more efficient, adopting new tools with measured judgment and the right guardrails, the way a best‑in‑class team should.
• Lay the foundation for a best‑in‑class accounting team, across people, process, and systems, that helps make creative fulfillment a daily reality for everyone.

What You’ll Need

Must‑Haves

• 8‑10 years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and high‑growth industry roles.
• CPA with deep technical US GAAP expertise.
• Proven ownership of the close and consolidation process, ideally across multiple entities or currencies.
• Experience leading external financial statement audits, first‑year audit experience is ideal.
• Experience in consumer tech, SaaS, or other high‑volume revenue environments.
• Hands‑on experience implementing accounting systems, automation, and internal controls, including a demonstrated, measured use of AI to unlock efficiency.
• A builder’s mindset, comfortable doing the work yourself today while designing the processes and team to scale tomorrow.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Familiarity with music royalties or content / IP‑related accounting.
• IPO readiness, SOX, global / multi‑entity, or M&A / integration experience.
• Demonstrated capability building AI‑enabled accounting workflows a real plus.

Work Location Policy

This role is expected to work from the designated Suno office 5 days a week, per Suno’s company policy. Full‑time employees will receive competitive equity packages, and comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered may vary depending on location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

Additional Notes

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%) to collaborate with team members across Suno office locations.

Perks & Benefits for Full‑Time Employees

• Company Equity Package
• 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
• 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Creative Education Stipend
• Generous Commuter Allowance
• In‑Office Lunch (5 days per week)

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this role is $210,000 – $260,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Suno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.