Director - Technical Accounting & General Ledger

SambaNova; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Well-being benefits

Job summary

SambaNova invites a seasoned Director of Technical Accounting & General Ledger to lead accounting policy and the integrity of the general ledger. You will be the primary US GAAP authority, drive the close, and ensure compliant financial statements while partnering with Legal, FP&A, Tax, and business teams.

This role emphasizes policy ownership, end-to-end close management, and a strong control environment as the company scales in a fast-growing AI software and hardware ecosystem.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 15+ years progressive accounting experience; mix of Big 4 and industry preferred.
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP; able to author accounting memos.
• Experience with full-cycle close at a company of meaningful scale.
• SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; explain complex accounting to non-accountants.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite); comfort with Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis across all GL accounts.
• Ensure chart of accounts is properly structured and maintained.
• Identify and lead process improvements and automation initiatives to reduce close time.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

SOX compliance

Leadership

Communication

Big 4 + industry

Education

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Job description

The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organisations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform their businesses and operations at scale.

SambaNova Suite™ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations. Powered by the intelligent SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a fully integrated platform, delivered on-premises or in the cloud, combined with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be easily and securely fine-tuned using customer data for greater accuracy. Once adapted with customer data, customers retain model ownership in perpetuity, so they can turn generative AI into one of their most valuable assets.

About The Role

We are seeking a Director of Technical Accounting & General Ledger to lead the company's accounting policy function and own the integrity of the general ledger. This is a high-impact role for a technically strong accounting leader who thrives at the intersection of complex accounting standards, scalable processes, and business partnership. You will serve as the company's primary authority on US GAAP, drive the close process, and ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable standards.

What You'll Do

Technical Accounting

• Serve as the subject matter expert on US GAAP (and IFRS where applicable), providing guidance on complex transactions including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), equity compensation (ASC 718), business combinations (ASC 805), and debt/equity classification


• Research and document accounting positions for new or non-routine transactions; prepare technical accounting memos reviewed by external auditors


• Monitor standard-setting activity (FASB, SEC) and assess the impact of new pronouncements on the company; drive adoption of new standards


• Partner with Legal, FP&A, Tax, and business teams on deal structuring, contract reviews, and new business models to identify accounting implications early


• Own accounting policies; maintain and update the company's accounting policy manual

General Ledger & Close

• Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process — driving accuracy, completeness, and timeliness


• Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis across all GL accounts


• Ensure the chart of accounts is properly structured and maintained to support reporting and audit requirements


• Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives to reduce close cycle time and improve control quality


• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits; manage PBC deliverables and resolve open items efficiently

Controls & Compliance

• Design and maintain a strong control environment and robust processes


• Support financial statements preparation

Leadership

• Build team capacity to scale with company growth; define roles, set goals, and conduct performance reviews


• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Controller/CFO on accounting matters affecting financial results

Required

WHAT YOU BRING

• CPA required


• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry (tech, SaaS, or high-growth environments preferred)


• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP; hands-on experience authoring accounting memos and working through complex issues with auditors


• Proven ownership of a full-cycle close process at a company of meaningful scale


• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting


• Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to explain complex accounting to non-accountants


• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite); comfort with Excel and reporting tools

Base Salary Range: $190,000—$250,000 USD

EEO Policy

SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Benefits Summary For US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions

SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.