Senior Accounting Manager

Job Description

Title: Senior Accounting Manager

Company: Technology / SaaS

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

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

Position Overview

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Preferred Experience:

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

Why Consider This Opportunity?

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