Accounting Manager

Overview

A rapidly growing cybersecurity organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to join the Finance team. This leadership role involves partnering closely with the VP of Finance to oversee the close, reporting, and planning processes while building scalable, best-in-class accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and US GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee account reconciliation processes, ensuring timely resolution of variances and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage the fixed asset accounting process, including subledger integrity, depreciation, and coordination of physical asset audits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, leading audit readiness, coordination, and execution for quarterly and annual audits.
• Collaborate with the VP of Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls and accounting policies, focusing on scalability and SOX readiness.
• Drive process optimization and automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce close timelines, and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Establish and enforce accounting best practices, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Lead and support special projects, including system implementations, process transformations, and strategic finance initiatives.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management roles; experience in high-growth technology, SaaS, or cybersecurity environments preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with proven experience managing full-cycle close and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting teams in fast-paced environments.
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables; macros a plus) and proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.
• Proven ability to design and improve processes, implement controls, and scale accounting operations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX or SOX-like environments strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $140,000 to $180,000
• Full benefits package included

Location

• San Francisco Bay Area
• On-site presence required 1-2 days per week in Sunnyvale