Accounting Manager (PST/MST Candidates Only)

Eve•San Mateo, CA

1d•$130,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

If you're the best, come be a part of something extraordinary. Eve Legal is the fastest-growing legal tech company in the world, and we’re looking for elite talent to fuel our next phase of growth. Join a rocket ship with massive earning potential, game-changing AI, and a culture where high performance is recognized and rewarded. About Eve: Eve Legal is transforming the plaintiffs law firm industry with our revolutionary AI platform. Our technology is enabling employment and personal injury firms to dramatically increase efficiency and case volume - and it’s working. We’ve already secured the largest Series B round in legal tech history! We’re targeting a $500B+ market with an AI solution that firms genuinely need and love. This is a rare opportunity to join a market leader at the perfect moment: post–product-market fit, pre–hypergrowth The Opportunity: Accounting Manager As our Accounting Manager, you will be the engine of our financial operations. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will own the Month-End Close, architect our accounting policies, and lead the implementation of systems that allow us to scale. Your immediate focus will be on GL excellence, process documentation, and preparing the foundation for our future first audit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or significant progress toward licensure strongly preferred.
4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in SaaS or high-growth environments
Strong understanding of GAAP
Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Workday Financials, Sage Intacct) and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and review the work of staff accountants in a deadline-driven environment.
Proven track record in building and improving accounting processes.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to manage multiple projects and learn quickly in an evolving startup environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sales commission structures and the associated accounting treatment (ASC 340 capitalization) is a significant plus.
Ability to manipulate large datasets and create automated schedules in Excel.

Responsibilities

Own the Close: Lead the end-to-end month, quarter, and year-end close processes, ensuring the delivery of accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements on a timely basis.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Drive the monthly fluctuation analysis by vendor, department, and GL account; provide executive-level insights into business trends, accrual accuracy, and OpEx performance.
Team Management: Direct, mentor, and review the work of a growing accounting team (initially 2–3 staff members), fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.
Technical Accounting & Policy: Partner with the Controller and external consultants to operationalize complex policies (ASC 606, 326, 842, and 718) and establish foundational SOPs for T&E, Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses, Accruals, Sales Tax, and Revenue Reconciliation.
System & Integration Optimization: Serve as the functional accounting lead for our tech stack (e.g., Ramp, QBO, Subscript), driving automation and integrations to reduce time to close while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Operational Architecture: Design and implement internal controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that ensure the accounting function can scale with company growth.
Process Oversight: Supervise sub-ledger processes, including payroll, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and vendor coding, to ensure data integrity and minimize reporting errors.
Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors; own the PBC list, manage timelines, and ensure a rigorous, clean audit trail.
Tax Administration: Create and oversee the Company’s Tax Calendar to ensure the timely filing of Sales, Property, Income, and Franchise taxes; review monthly sales-tax filings for state-level compliance.
Strategic Transitions: Partner cross-functionally with RevOps to lead the mid-term transition of the end-to-end sales commission process into the Finance organization.