Sr Accounting Manager – Technical Accounting & Reporting

Overview

This role supports technical accounting, financial reporting, and SOX compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Palo Alto, CA or can be performed remotely. Preference will be given to remote candidates in the CST zone.

Responsibilities

• Own and prepare technical accounting memos for complex and non-routine transactions (including revenue recognition, leases, accruals, and inventory)
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Lead and support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis
• Support and maintain SOX compliance and the internal control framework, including documentation and testing
• Partner with external auditors on accounting positions and audit deliverables
• Perform variance analysis and provide clear financial insights
• Drive process improvements and close-efficiency initiatives
• Support and optimize systems, including SAP, FloQast, and LeaseQuery
• Manage a team of direct reports

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in public accounting and/or publicly traded company environments (Big 4 strongly preferred)
• Experience with U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research
• Experience preparing technical accounting memos in a public or audit environment
• Experience with SOX implementation, control design, and testing
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FloQast and/or LeaseQuery
• Advanced SAP experience
• Strong technical accounting and documentation skills
• High attention to detail and an ownership mindset
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams and auditors
• Continuous improvement mindset

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay ranges:

• Colorado: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually
• New Jersey: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually
• Delaware: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually
• Washington, DC metropolitan area: $132,000.00 - $220,000.00 annually
• California: $138,000.00 - $230,000.00 annually

For all other states, geographic cost of labor is used to develop market-driven ranges, and each location where the organization hires may have a different range.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health and welfare insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees

Incentives:

• This position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

Location

• Palo Alto, CA OR remote (preference for remote candidates in the CST zone)

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.