Corporate Accounting Manager

Corporate Accounting ManagerBaseten powers mission-critical inference for the world's most dynamic AI companies. By uniting applied AI research, flexible infrastructure, and seamless developer tooling, we enable companies operating at the frontier of AI to bring cutting-edge models into production. Join us and help build the platform engineers turn to ship AI products.We're looking for a Corporate Accounting Manager to support the general ledger, the close, and our accounting processes and controls as Baseten scales. This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role for someone who wants full ownership of the core accounting function at a company where the entity structure, transaction volume, and reporting requirements are growing quickly.You'll join the corporate accounting team and take on the general ledger, vendor contract review, the close calendar, and our internal control environment as the business grows. We are focused on tightening close procedures, strengthening controls, and building reporting rigor to support the scale ahead. You'll partner closely with FP&A, Data, and cross-functional partners to make sure the books close on time and accurately every cycle.Baseten is building the infrastructure layer for AI-native companies, and we're scaling quickly - in headcount, entity structure, transaction volume, and contract complexity and volume and vendor size. If you want real ownership over a growing function on a lean team, this role offers real scope.ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger and Financial ReportingOwn day-to-day execution of general ledger journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly financial statement preparation as the entity structure growsOwn recurring close areas, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and equity compensationLead month-end and year-end close, setting the calendar and holding FP&A, Data, and cross-functional partners so the books close on time every cyclePrepare and review monthly financial statements and flux analysis for accounting and finance leadershipIdentify and automate the manual, error-prone steps that slow the close downControls and AuditPartner directly with cross-functional teams and external auditors to keep internal controls tight and the company audit-readyOwn audit deliverables, including technical accounting memos, schedules, and sample testing supportSystems and Cross-Functional PartnershipSupport day-to-day administration and maintenance of our accounting systems stack, including NetSuite and our spend management platform, and push for automation over manual workaroundsPartner with FP&A on reporting, forecasting inputs, and variance analysisSupport FP&A, Legal, and Procurement on the accounting implications of new entities, contracts, and programsRequirements5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years focused specifically on corporate accounting, general ledger, and close managementDeep working knowledge of US GAAP across core corporate accounting areas, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, debt and leasesHands-on experience owning account reconciliations and preparing monthly financial statementsExperience owning the close calendar directly, not just contributing to a close run by someone elsePublic company or audit-ready private company experience (Big 4 or industry, with audit exposure)Builder mentality with a bias toward execution; comfortable operating on a lean team relative to company scaleExperience with NetSuite (or comparable ERP) and a modern spend management platformBased in San Francisco or New York, with the ability to work in-person 3+ days per weekNice To HaveExperience at a high-growth, venture-backed infrastructure or cloud companyExperience supporting multi-entity or international consolidationsIntegrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impactCPAExposure to SOX or SOX-readiness controls workBenefitsCompetitive compensation, including meaningful equity(U.S. only) 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependentsFlexible PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!)Paid parental leaveFertility and family-building stipend through Carrot(U.S. only) Company-facilitated 401(k)Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey in shaping the future of AI! If you are a motivated individual with a passion for machine learning and a desire to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.At Baseten, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.