Accounting Manager

FieldAI•Irvine, CA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

FieldAI is looking for an Accounting Manager to help scale the accounting and operational foundation of the company as we continue growing. This is a hands-on builder role focused on owning core accounting operations, improving close quality and scalability, leading complex revenue recognition work, building scalable processes and controls, and helping operationalize finance infrastructure in a fast-moving startup environment. You’ll partner closely with GTM, hardware, operations, and finance teams while helping support both software and hardware revenue streams. This role reports to the Controller and operates with high ownership and autonomy.

Requirements

6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
CPA license (active or inactive)
Strong hands-on ASC 606 and technical accounting experience
Experience reviewing contracts and documenting accounting conclusions
Strong understanding of the full close cycle
Experience building or improving accounting processes in evolving environments
Strong operational rigor, communication skills, and attention to detail
Ability to operate independently in fast-moving startup environments
Ownership mentality with strong execution and problem-solving instincts

Nice To Haves

Experience at Series A–C or high-growth startups
Experience supporting software + hardware revenue models
Familiarity with NetSuite ARM and modern finance tooling
Multi-entity or global accounting experience
Experience building accounting infrastructure from early-stage processes
Background in robotics, AI, autonomy, industrial, or deep-tech environments

Responsibilities

Serve as a key internal resource on ASC 606 and revenue recognition matters
Review and analyze customer contracts across software, hardware, and services arrangements
Prepare technical accounting memos and SSP analyses
Maintain and improve revenue recognition policies and NetSuite ARM workflows
Partner with GTM teams on accounting implications of deal structures
Own and improve the monthly close process across global entities
Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis, accruals, deferred revenue, and intercompany accounting
Improve close quality, controls, and operational scalability
Support audits and external reporting requirements
Identify operational gaps and build scalable accounting processes
Improve workflows, automation, and accounting systems
Partner cross-functionally across Finance, Operations, GTM, Legal, IT, and Hardware teams
Help build scalable documentation, SOPs, and finance infrastructure
Mentor junior accounting team members
Partner with hardware and operations teams on inventory accounting
Support broader finance scaling initiatives across the organization