Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description

Title: Senior Accounting Manager

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Company: Technology / SaaS

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Compensation: $170,000-$185,000 + Bonus + Equity

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Location: San Diego, CA - Hybrid (3 days onsite)

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Position Overview

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Our client is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join its corporate accounting organization and lead a team responsible for accounting and operational activities related to general liabilities, including AP accruals, contingencies, vendor rebates, and debt.

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This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to influence cross-functionally. The successful candidate will drive accurate and efficient accounting processes, develop team talent, and lead initiatives to improve systems, controls, and automation.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
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• Oversee accounting for general liabilities, including AP accruals, contingencies, vendor rebates, debt, and purchase-order accruals
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• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements
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• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
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• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and business leaders to resolve complex accounting and operational issues
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• Research and interpret evolving U.S. GAAP, FASB, and SEC guidance and incorporate relevant changes into accounting policies and processes
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• Apply strong professional judgment and skepticism when evaluating accounting matters and financial risks
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• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate close, reconciliation, reporting, and other accounting processes
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• Leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and risk management
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• Assess the accounting and operational impact of new systems, processes, and business initiatives
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• Establish and maintain effective internal controls and accounting procedures
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• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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• 8+ years of post-graduate accounting experience
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• CPA preferred; MBA a plus
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• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, and internal controls
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• Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams
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• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounting processes and financial systems
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• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines
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• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and risk assessment skills
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• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
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• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
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• Comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-business-unit environment
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• Experience using AI and automation to improve accounting processes and reporting
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Additional Preferred Experience:

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• Software or SaaS industry experience
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• Public company accounting or audit experience
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• Experience with enterprise financial systems and system implementations
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• Oracle R12
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• BlackLine
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• Coupa
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• Kyriba
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• AI-enabled accounting or finance applications
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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• Senior leadership role within a sophisticated corporate accounting organization
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• Significant exposure to executive-level stakeholders and cross-functional teams
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• Opportunity to lead process improvement, automation, and AI initiatives
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• Strong compensation package including bonus and equity
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• Hybrid schedule with three days onsite in San Diego
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