Senior Accounting Manager

PlusAI

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Catered free lunch

Unlimited snacks and beverages

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

PlusAI in Santa Clara is seeking a dynamic Senior Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, a strong GAAP background, and CPA certification, and will lead a team in a fast-paced, tech-oriented setting.

The position offers a competitive salary between $150,000 - $175,000, benefits like catered lunches and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally blending Big Four and industry roles.
Significant experience in SOX environments and public companies.
Expertise in GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee GL accounting and reporting processes to ensure compliance with GAAP.
Mentor and develop accounting staff to achieve excellence in their roles.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Team leadership

Business process controls

CPA certification

Collaboration

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Accounting Manager to join our company. This key accounting role will play a critical part in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the integrity and cadence of the financial reporting process. This pivotal "player/coach" leadership requires deep technical GAAP expertise and a proven track record of building and managing robust business process controls, all while fostering a strong culture of collaboration and excellence within the accounting team.

$150,000 - $175,000 a year

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the General Ledger (GL) accounting and close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
Serve as a technical resource on complex accounting matters, documenting and implementing appropriate accounting policies and procedures.
Design, implement, and monitor a robust internal control environment over business processes to ensure SOX compliance and improve operational efficiency. Lead development of end-to-end process documentation and controls working in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Act as a dedicated player/coach, mentoring and developing accounting staff to achieve departmental and individual excellence.
Partner effectively with internal stakeholders (Finance, Engineering, Legal, IT) and external partners (auditors, consultants) to drive results and proactively address accounting issues.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function to support scalability and meet the demands of a fast-paced, publicly traded tech company.

Required Skills

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally blending Big Four public accounting and industry roles.
Demonstrable experience with deep GL accounting processes and a proven ability to lead a team through monthly and quarterly close cycles.
Significant experience in building and managing business process controls in a SOX environment, preferably for a public company.
Expertise in technical GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Strong leadership capabilities with a "player/coach" mentality and a passion for mentoring and staff development.
Highly collaborative, effective, and proactive communication skills with the ability to influence partners across the organization.
CPA certification required.
Strong understanding of SOX compliance related to financial reporting controls.
Experience thriving in a dynamic, high-growth environment, such as a recently public technology company.

Preferred Skills