IPO-Ready Technical Accounting & SEC Lead

Lambda; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k Plan with 2% company match

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure, seeking a technically skilled accounting professional in San Jose. You will lead complex technical accounting research, prepare memos, and partner across Legal, Tax, FP&A, and Treasury to assess impacts of major transactions as Lambda scales toward IPO readiness.

Key requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 4+ years in technical accounting (Big 4 or public company), and active CPA with deep U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• Active CPA certification is required.
• 4+ years of experience in technical accounting, preferably in Big 4 or publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with experience in complex transactions (revenue, leases, equity, debt, business combinations).
• Ability to research guidance and prepare clear technical memos.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting research and prepare memos for complex, non-routine transactions under U.S. GAAP.
• Analyze accounting implications of significant transactions including revenue, leases, equity, debt and stock-based compensation.
• Partner with Legal, Tax, FP&A, and Treasury to assess accounting impacts and provide guidance.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies; implement new FASB/SEC guidance for public company readiness.
• Support IPO readiness and assist with S-1/10-K preparation and disclosures.
• Assist with consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and SEC reporting.
• Support external audits and SOX readiness by improving controls and close processes.
• Contribute to M&A, system implementations and other strategic initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Workiva

Job description

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure, seeking a technically skilled accounting professional in San Jose. You will lead complex technical accounting research, prepare memos, and partner across Legal, Tax, FP&A, and Treasury to assess impacts of major transactions as Lambda scales toward IPO readiness.

Key requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 4+ years in technical accounting (Big 4 or public company), and active CPA with deep U.S.