Senior Accounting Manager — GAAP & Close Leader

Cala Health, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cala Health, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to own core accounting operations, including month-end close, journal entries, and revenue/COGS accruals. The role emphasizes building scalable controls and serving as the GAAP SME as the company grows.

The position is hybrid in San Mateo, CA, full-time, exempt, with a pay range of $130,000–$150,000. Final compensation depends on experience and equity considerations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a public company or as an auditor (Big 4 experience a plus).
• Experience with IPO or public company clients strongly recommended.
• CPA designation or equivalent certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or its equivalent.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Ability to work independently with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to apply policies and standards consistently.
• Able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes, managing journal entries, reconciliations, and complex revenue, COGS, and R&D/clinical accruals.
• Perform monthly budget variance and quarterly flux analyses, preparing routine and ad hoc accounting schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the US GAAP subject matter expert, author technical memos and build process flowcharts.
• Act as primary contact for external/internal auditors, maintain SOX compliance procedures, and manage state sales tax submissions.
• Oversee financial systems, assist with ERP implementations, design internal controls, and partner cross-functionally to drive continuous accounting process improvements.

Skills

Public company accounting

IPO experience

CPA designation

Independent / self-starter

US GAAP expertise

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Cala Health, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to own core accounting operations, including month-end close, journal entries, and revenue/COGS accruals. The role emphasizes building scalable controls and serving as the GAAP SME as the company grows.

The position is hybrid in San Mateo, CA, full-time, exempt, with a pay range of $130,000–$150,000. Final compensation depends on experience and equity considerations.