Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (1-2 Days on site in Sunnyvale)

Department: Finance

We are a rapidly growing cybersecurity company seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. In this high-impact leadership role, you will partner closely with the VP of Finance to oversee the close, reporting, and planning processes while building scalable, best-in-class accounting operations.

You will be responsible not only for the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, but also for strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements to support the company’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and US GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, ensuring high-quality deliverables across the team.
• Oversee account reconciliation processes, ensuring timely resolution of variances and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Own the fixed asset accounting process, including subledger integrity, depreciation, and coordination of physical asset audits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, leading audit readiness, coordination, and execution for quarterly and annual audits.
• Partner with the VP of Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls and accounting policies, with an emphasis on scalability and SOX readiness.
• Drive process optimization and automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce close timelines, and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Establish and enforce accounting best practices, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Lead and support special projects, including system implementations, process transformations, and strategic finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience in a supervisory or management role; experience in high-growth technology, SaaS, or cybersecurity environments preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and proven experience managing full-cycle close and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables; macros a plus) and proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.
• Proven ability to design and improve processes, implement controls, and scale accounting operations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX or SOX-like environments strongly preferred.

Base Salary: $140,000 to $180,000 + Full Benefits