Accounting Manager

Saildrone • Alameda, CA

40d

About The Position

Saildrone is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Finance organization and support the continued scaling of our global autonomous fleet operations. This role will own core accounting operations, ensure the integrity of financial reporting, and help build scalable processes that support manufacturing, supply chain, and mission execution growth. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-moving, hardware-enabled technology environment. The Accounting Manager will drive month-end close excellence, strengthen internal controls, and support compliance requirements aligned with government and defense customers, and lead FinOps. We are looking for a disciplined, detail-oriented operator who thrives in ambiguity, builds structure where it doesn’t exist, and raises the financial rigor of a scaling organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or hardware-based technology environment.
• Experience with government contracts, defense customers, or regulated environments preferred.
• Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite strongly preferred).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across technical and operational teams.

Nice To Haves

• CPA with experience in Public Accounting or Audit a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Supervise general ledger accounting, including reconciliations, accruals, pre-paids, consolidation and inter-company transactions.
• Oversee revenue-related journal entries in coordination with the Revenue Manager to ensure proper ASC 606 treatment for multi-element government and commercial contracts.
• Strengthen internal controls and documentation to support audit readiness, including potential DoD-related compliance frameworks.
• Support external audits, tax filings, and government reporting requirements.
• Improve accounting systems, automation, and reporting workflows within NetSuite
• Build and develop accounting staff as the organization scales.
• Provide analytical support to Finance Leadership as needed.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave ensure you can rest, reset, and sustain performance over time.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents—providing security and peace of mind.
• Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants are a core part of our compensation, allowing you to participate in the long-term value you help create through meaningful, operational work.
• Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options supports long-term financial planning.
• Investment in Your Growth: We support your continuous learning through an annual professional development reimbursement program, empowering you to sharpen your skills and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving field.
• Relocation Support: For eligible roles, we offer relocation assistance to help bring the world’s best talent to our mission-critical locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager