Accounting Manager

SentiLink stops more than 150,000 fraud attempts and verifies more than 3 million identities every day to protect both institutions and consumers. The problems we work on are challenging, and solving them takes deep domain expertise, rigorous analysis, and a willingness to dig into the details.

At SentiLink, you'll work alongside smart, highly collaborative colleagues who respect each other's time and judgment, take ownership, and follow through on their commitments. Together, we do truly meaningful work protecting the identities of innocent consumers and flagging the fraudsters attempting to exploit them.

We're well capitalized and growing quickly. We already serve 13 of the top 15 U.S. banks, we're expanding into new markets, and we're backed by Craft Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, NYCA, and Max Levchin. We've been named to the Forbes Fintech 50 and as a 2026 FICO Industry Vanguard Decision Award Winner. We were also the first company to go live with the electronic Consent Based Social Security Number Verification (eCBSV) service, and we've testified before the U.S. Congress on the future of identity.

We want SentiLink to be the best place you've ever worked. We offer generous benefits and support a range of working arrangements, from fully remote to in-office. We are a digital-first company with strong collaboration across the U.S. and India, and we meet in person regularly to build relationships. We have offices in Austin, San Francisco, New York City, Seattle (Bellevue), Los Angeles, and Chicago in the U.S., and in Gurugram (Delhi) and Bengaluru in India.

Role:

We’re looking for an Accounting Manager to own operating expenses and general accounting end-to-end . This role is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of our financials across all non-revenue areas.

This is a hands-on role with meaningful ownership. You will lead the monthly close, manage a team, and build systems and processes that scale with the business. You’ll operate with high ownership and strong judgment , partnering closely across Finance and the business to ensure financials are accurate, well-understood, and reliable.

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being close to the details while building processes that scale.

Responsibilities:

• Own monthly close, monthly consolidation, and financial statement preparation processes across multiple entities, including intercompany and foreign currency activity

• Manage all non-revenue accounting areas, including operating expenses, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and equity accounting

• Perform and review detailed flux and variance analysis, identifying and proactively investigating unexpected trends or anomalies in our financials

• Identify and drive improvements to accounting processes, systems, and controls to support scale, reduce risk, and prepare the company for future growth

• Lead and develop a team of 3 (Senior Accountant and 2 Staff Accountants), continuously improving close speed, reliability, and scalability

• Lead the end-to-end audit process for non-revenue areas

• Partner with external advisors and internal leadership on technical accounting and corporate tax related matters

What success looks like:

• The close is predictable and efficient, and financials are accurate

• Operating expenses and cash flows are clearly understood, with visibility into key drivers

• The audit process is organized and low-friction

• Systems and processes are continuously improving and scaling with the business

• You operate with high ownership and strong alignment, knowing when to move quickly and when to involve stakeholders

Requirements:

• 6+ years of accounting experience, with leveling adjusted based on candidate experience

• Experience owning monthly close and general accounting processes in a multi-entity environment

• Strong understanding of US GAAP

• Experience managing or mentoring a team is a plus

• Track record of improving accounting processes, systems, and controls in a growing company

• Experience with audits and working with external auditors

• CPA or public accounting background is a plus

Compensation:

$145,000-$165,000 + equity + benefits

Perks:

• Employer paid group health insurance for you and your dependents

• 401(k) plan with employer match (or equivalent for non US-based roles)

• Flexible paid time off

• Regular company-wide in-person events

• Home office stipend, and more!

Corporate Values:

• Follow Through

• Deep Understanding

• Whatever It Takes

• Do Something Smart