Senior Accountant

Overview

This role involves serving as a Senior Accountant within a growing Finance team focused on maintaining the integrity of financial records during rapid scaling. The position centers on managing accounting operations for a modular, deployed data center program, overseeing the full asset lifecycle from acquisition through retirement. The role requires strong technical accounting skills, process improvement capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration.

Location: Remote-based in San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, or Seattle.

Responsibilities

Galleon Program Accounting

• Manage end-to-end accounting for deployed data center assets, including balance sheet and income statement impacts.
• Oversee accounting across the full asset lifecycle: procurement, inventory, construction in progress (CIP), capitalization, deployment, redeployment, retirement, and disposal.
• Administer the fixed asset management system, ensuring accurate records and driving process improvements.
• Evaluate and document accounting treatments under U.S. GAAP for inventory, CIP, and fixed assets.
• Maintain fixed asset and inventory subledgers with timely monthly reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Manage CIP schedules and capitalization timing; develop depreciation methodologies and useful life assumptions.
• Capitalize freight, installation, deployment, and other directly attributable costs; collaborate with operations on cost burden calculations.
• Support debt-financed asset acquisitions, coordinating debt facility drawdowns and related accounting.
• Maintain accounting records for insurance policies related to assets, including premiums, coverage, prepaid balances, and claims.
• Track asset movements to ensure subledger accuracy.
• Conduct and support physical inventory and fixed asset counts; resolve discrepancies and maintain audit-ready documentation.

General Accounting & Close Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned areas.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Manage prepaid expense accounting, including tracking, amortization, and reconciliation.
• Track cost of sales for related revenue transactions, ensuring proper matching.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial packages and variance analyses.
• Prepare audit-ready workpapers and support external audits, tax reviews, and due diligence.

Cross-Functional & Process Improvement

• Partner with FP&A on capital expenditure forecasting, depreciation forecasting, and cost analyses.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams on asset-related transactions and accounting guidance.
• Work with Revenue Accounting and Finance leadership on accounting for deployments and customer arrangements.
• Design and maintain internal controls over asset and inventory accounting.
• Identify automation opportunities and help scale accounting processes and ERP workflows.
• Assist with technical accounting research, policy development, and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm), corporate accounting, or both; experience in high-growth or startup environments preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, scalable reconciliations, and reporting; experience with Power Query or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 330 (Inventory), ASC 360 (Fixed Assets), CIP, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Experience managing fixed asset programs, inventory accounting, or capital-intensive operations.
• Proven success improving accounting processes, implementing controls, or supporting system enhancements.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to work independently with ownership.
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex accounting concepts for cross-functional partners.
• Strong accountability, business judgment, and proactive problem-solving approach.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range (U.S. based candidates):

• Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $100,104 – $125,005
• Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $86,960 – $108,700
• Tier 3 (other cities): $82,612 – $103,265

Final compensation depends on experience, scope, and level.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 14 paid company holidays per year

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Growth mindset with intellectual curiosity and strong business acumen
• Detail-oriented problem solver with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
• Collaborative team player focused on business success
• Highly organized and results-driven with strong prioritization skills

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Application Note

Unsolicited resumes from external agencies or recruiters will not be accepted. Candidates must apply directly through official channels.