Team Lead Accounting

Overview

This role involves providing financial analytical assistance and oversight to accounting functions, with a focus on technical accounting expertise in Equity, Stock-Based Compensation & Cap Table, Debt Management, and Lease Accounting (ASC 842). The position requires leadership skills to manage cross-functional initiatives and external audit relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation, and oversight of the organization's financial strategy
• Manage day-to-day close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparation of internal and external financial statements
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Review general ledger activity, including journal entries and supporting documentation
• Lead the accounting team during the closing process to ensure deadlines are met
• Assist with development of accounting policies, perform technical account research, and implement new accounting standards
• Ensure financial records and reports comply with reporting standards and internal policies
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and process improvements
• Support external audit processes and related deliverables
• Develop and report metrics and KPIs for inclusion in monthly financials and performance scorecards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience reviewing account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Combination of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and private industry experience
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• Experience working within a publicly traded company environment
• Exposure to additional accounting areas such as Software Project accounting (deferred and capitalized costs), Fixed Assets, Intangibles & Goodwill is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to approximately 10% of the time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15-20 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods throughout the workday
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as personal computer, laptop, telephone, photocopy machine, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Virtual Care services
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans for exempt and non-exempt employees
• Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Pet Insurance

Location

This position requires compliance with California state regulations, including timely and accurate positive fingerprint identification for California-based applicants as a condition of employment. Applicants with convictions of non-exemptible crimes under California law may have their conditional offer rescinded in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Note: This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties or skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist qualified disabled persons. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned at management's discretion.