Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting ManagerKnightscope is a security technology company building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force — autonomous machines, AI-driven software, and elite security professionals operating as one integrated managed service. The Company is on a mission to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. One Team. One Force.The Senior Accounting Manager will lead the Company's record-to-report function, driving timely, accurate, and well-controlled month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. This role will oversee the Payroll Supervisor and Senior Accountant and partner closely with peer leaders across technical accounting, revenue accounting, and cost accounting to ensure complete, accurate, and decision-useful financial results.This position will be responsible for strengthening close discipline, audit readiness, internal reporting, monthly reconciliations and reviews, and supporting external reporting requirements as the Company scales its operations.Location: Sunnyvale, CA OR ArizonaAbout the RoleThe Senior Accounting Manager will own the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of the record-to-report process, including close calendar management, journal entry review, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, audit support, and internal reporting packages. The role will work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other accounting leaders to ensure accounting results accurately reflect business activity.The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can manage deadlines, develop team members, improve processes and controls, and collaborate effectively with peer roles including the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting, Revenue Accounting Manager, and Senior Manager of Cost Accounting.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the record-to-report function, including general ledger accounting, close management, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial review proceduresDrive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure deadlines are met and results are accurate, complete, and supportedReview journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analyses, and supporting schedules prepared by the accounting teamSupervise, coach, and develop the Payroll Supervisor and Senior Accountant, including workload planning, prioritization, and performance feedbackPrepare and review internal reporting packages, management reporting schedules, and analysis of key balance sheet and income statement accountsSupport external reporting by preparing schedules, reviewing disclosures and supporting documentation, and coordinating with technical accounting as neededCoordinate audit requests, organize prepared-by-client materials, respond to auditor inquiries, and help drive timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual auditsPartner with the Senior Manager of Technical Accounting, Revenue Accounting Manager, and Senior Manager of Cost Accounting to resolve accounting matters and align close activities across functionsMaintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, close checklists, reconciliation standards, and internal control documentationIdentify opportunities to streamline close processes, enhance audit readiness, improve reporting quality, and scale accounting operations in a robotics manufacturing environmentRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience leading close, reconciliations, audits, and financial reporting processesPrior people management experience, including supervising senior accountants, payroll, or other accounting team membersStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, accruals, account reconciliations, and internal control practicesExperience in manufacturing, robotics, hardware, technology, or other inventory-oriented environments preferredExperience supporting audits, quarterly reviews, internal reporting, and external reporting deliverablesAbility to collaborate effectively with technical accounting, revenue accounting, cost accounting, finance, operations, and manufacturing stakeholdersStrong analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environmentExperience with NetSuite, FloQast, or similar ERP, close management, and reconciliation tools preferredPublic company, SOX, or audit firm experience preferredCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $145,000 (DOE)Equity: Stock optionsBenefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time offLocation Requirement: Remote