Sr. Manager, Accounting

Illumio; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Sunnyvale seeks an experienced accounting manager to oversee cash management, accounts payable, and month-end financial close processes. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and a CPA is preferred. This role involves managing a high-performing team and ensuring compliance in financial reporting while driving process improvements. Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity and make meaningful contributions in a diverse culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3+ years in management roles.
• Extensive knowledge of cash management and accounts payable processes.
• Proficiency with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end cash processes including forecasting and treasury management.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Coordinate with tax providers to ensure compliance in financial reporting.

Skills

Strong self-management

Team management

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Onwards Together!

Illumio is the leader in ransomware and breach containment, redefining how organizations contain cyberattacks and enable operational resilience. Powered by the Illumio AI Security Graph, our breach containment platform identifies and contains threats across hybrid multi-cloud environments – stopping the spread of attacks before they become disasters.

Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ for Microsegmentation, Illumio enables Zero Trust, strengthening cyber resilience for the infrastructure, systems, and organizations that keep the world running.

Location: 4 on-site days a week in Sunnyvale, CA Headquarters.

Our Team's Vision:

Our Finance team operates at the forefront of Zero Trust Segmentation, driving efficient growth and strategic partnerships with our key stakeholders. We are dedicated to building scalable infrastructure and optimizing our financial model to support Illumio’s ambitious business goals.

As we embark on a significant phase of growth, we welcome individuals who embody our values, consistently deliver excellence, and drive innovation. Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity while advancing your career at Illumio, where every contribution counts towards our collective success.

Your Impact:

• Manage end-to-end cash processes including forecasting, payment initiation and approval, and overall treasury management.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Expenses, including corporate credit cards, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Own certain month-end financial close activities such as expense trend analyses, departmental P&L reviews, and close review sessions with the Controller and CFO.
• Coordinate closely with tax providers to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Review and prepare general ledger entries, reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses in areas including prepaid, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Lead accounting-related projects aimed at process improvement, system implementation, and workflow automation.
• Serve as a key people manager, mentoring and developing a high-performing team and overseeing vendor and offshore resources.
• Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and strategic priorities.

Your Toolkit:

• This role operates across multiple concurrent workstreams with frequent prioritization shifts. Success requires strong self-management, responsiveness, and the ability to keep work moving independently while maintaining accuracy and control discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3+ years in management roles.
• Extensive knowledge of cash management, accounts payable, month-end close processes, and tax coordination.
• Experience managing teams, vendors, and offshore resources, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with NetSuite and Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvements, automation initiatives, and managing complex accounting projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively working cross-functionally.

Our Commitment:

Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions drives our success and makes us stronger together. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse culture and emphasizing inclusion and belonging.

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