Senior Accounting Manager — Remote, AI-Driven Finance

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Ethena is hiring a Senior Accountant to lead end-to-end close, manage day-to-day financial tasks, and drive scalable processes. You will own monthly close, engage with external auditors, and partner with the VP of Finance to automate and improve financial operations using AI and modern systems.

You should bring startup-grade autonomy, a strong GAAP foundation, and a passion for building robust finance infrastructure in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Accountancy or Finance; professional certification preferred.
• CPA or CMA license a plus, but not required.
• Proven track record in a finance/accounting role in a high-tech startup; SaaS experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/Non-GAAP metrics for SaaS businesses.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or ERP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and year-end close to ensure accuracy under US GAAP.
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate, select, and deploy financial systems to support growth.
• Optimize financial systems and processes for efficient posting of transactions.
• Establish and monitor accounting policies and control procedures.
• Manage order-to-cash processes including revenue recognition considerations.
• Develop and standardize accounting policies for continuous improvement.
• Lead special projects such as audits, system implementations, FP&A support.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members as the company scales.
• Provide strong US GAAP expertise and regulatory guidance as needed.

Skills

Startup experience

SaaS experience

Data reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Initiative

Ownership mindset

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Automation mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in Accountancy/Finance

CPA or CMA license

Tools

ERP systems

CRM integration

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Ethena is hiring a Senior Accountant to lead end-to-end close, manage day-to-day financial tasks, and drive scalable processes. You will own monthly close, engage with external auditors, and partner with the VP of Finance to automate and improve financial operations using AI and modern systems.

You should bring startup-grade autonomy, a strong GAAP foundation, and a passion for building robust finance infrastructure in a fast-growing SaaS environment.