Accounting Manager
- Palo Alto, CA, United States
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $160,000, and is based on factors such as experience, skill, qualifications and location.
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Job details
- Pay
- The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $160,000, and is based on factors such as experience, skill, qualifications and location.
- Experience
- Minimum 6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Introduction
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close activities, compliance, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives. This role partners across Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal, Operations, and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial results, strong internal controls, and scalable accounting processes that support organizational growth.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet analyses, and financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Research and document Accounting treatment for new transactions, products, and business initiatives.
- Support external audits and coordinate responses to auditor requests.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls and support SOX compliance efforts where applicable.
- Partner with FP&A, Tax, Legal, Treasury, HR, and operational leaders on accounting matters.
- Prepare management reporting and provide financial insights to support decision making.
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting system enhancements.
- Train, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
- Monitor key accounting metrics and deliverables.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA preferred.
- Experience with Big 4 preferred.
- Minimum 6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience leading close and reporting processes.
- ERP experience (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.).
- Advanced Excel skills.
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $160,000, and is based on factors such as experience, skill, qualifications and location. SymphonyAI also offers a range of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401k employer matching program, paid holidays, self-care days, and a flexible time-off policy. SymphonyAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
About Us
About Us
SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI today serves 1500+ Enterprise customers globally and has grown to 3,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals across over 30 countries.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet analyses, and financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Research and document Accounting treatment for new transactions, products, and business initiatives.
- Support external audits and coordinate responses to auditor requests.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls and support SOX compliance efforts where applicable.
- Partner with FP&A, Tax, Legal, Treasury, HR, and operational leaders on accounting matters.
- Prepare management reporting and provide financial insights to support decision making.
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting system enhancements.
- Train, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
- Monitor key accounting metrics and deliverables.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA preferred.
- Experience with Big 4 preferred.
- Minimum 6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience leading close and reporting processes.
- ERP experience (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.).
- Advanced Excel skills.
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $160,000, and is based on factors such as experience, skill, qualifications and location. SymphonyAI also offers a range of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401k employer matching program, paid holidays, self-care days, and a flexible time-off policy. SymphonyAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
About Us
SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial crime prevention, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI today serves 1500+ Enterprise customers globally and has grown to 3,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals across over 30 countries.