Accounting Manager

SPAN • San Francisco, CA

30d • $140,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is a vital position on the accounting team at SPAN. Reporting to the VP, Controller, this individual will demonstrate the ability to manage a team of one or two staff. The Accounting Manager will demonstrate a strategic mindset and act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the company’s assets and business interests. Critical skills for this position include solid experience with US GAAP, clear communications, being a team player, maintaining confidentiality, detail-oriented, and acting with the highest degree of integrity.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accruals
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with contract manufacturing and consignment inventory accounting in a manufacturing or hardware environment, revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842).
• Experience handing accounting and reporting for Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) entities; and managing/supporting standalone entity reporting
• Must have experience running the accounting close process and managing expectations, communications and deadlines
• Must have experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux/variance analysis
• Experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux/variance analysis
• Must have a recent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Must have proficiency with NetSuite.
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance partners
• Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or managing direct reports
• Agile, adaptable, and a fast learner, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-motivated, takes initiative and ability to work with little supervision
• Team player with a positive attitude; flexible to adapt to changing needs/priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FloQast or Blackline, Salesforce and Boomi is a plus.
• Experience writing technical accounting analysis and memoranda preferred
• Mfg./electrification industry experience a plus
• Public accounting experience preferred
• CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close entries and reconciliations for various general ledger accounts, including revenue, payroll, stock based compensation, prepaids, investments, debt and equity securities, fixed assets and capitalized software.
• Develop accounting procedures, processes and implement best practices to increase quality and speed of closing activities
• Review daily treasury activity
• Review and analyze monthly financial statements and flux analysis
• Assist to publish and report financial results to the executive leadership team and broader management
• Assist with investor and compliance reporting
• Assist with Income Tax and Sales Tax filing and reporting
• Manage the accounting close process
• Coach, mentor, and provide developmental opportunities for direct reports
• Support the sales and sales operations teams with processing customer credits and billings, and the implementation of new programs as needed
• Serve as the main point of contact for the annual financial statement and bank audit processes

Benefits

• Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
• Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage.
• Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility
• Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit
• Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
• Flexible hours, one holiday per month, and flexible time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed