Accounting Manager

Modern Treasury • San Francisco, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a hybrid role based out of our San Francisco office. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our high-growth FinTech startup in San Francisco. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, accelerating the month-end close and reporting cycle, and scaling processes as the company continues to grow. The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of our financial records and compliance with accounting standards, while building out the internal controls and systems needed to scale a fast growing business. This is a hands-on position in a dynamic environment, ideal for someone eager to “roll up their sleeves” and drive improvements across the accounting function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including some in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards applicable to usage-based software business, with the ability to navigate complex accounting issues and new guidance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools, as well as hands-on experience with modern ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite) and other accounting tools.
• Ability to leverage financial systems for process automation and reporting is expected.
• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising accounting staff, with strong people development and team leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with capacity to explain financial concepts to non-finance teams and collaborate across departments.
• A proactive work attitude and willingness to dive into details.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification is strongly preferred (active CPA license a plus).
• Experience in FinTech or Payments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports. This includes reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses, and managing internal and external reporting deadlines.
• Manage core daily accounting operations, ensuring vendor payments, customer invoices, and payroll are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior accounting team members ensuring high-quality work output. Provide guidance, set performance goals, and oversee the team’s workload as the company scales.
• Identify areas for automation or workflow enhancement, implement new processes, and document standard operating procedures to support the company’s growth.
• Act as the accounting liaison for company projects, providing insights to cross-functional teams on accounting implications and helping operationalize new programs or product offerings.
• Work with the Controller to analyze the accounting impact of non-standard transactions, draft accounting memos/policies, and ensure compliance with evolving standards.
• Serve as a key player in the annual financial audit, coordinating with external auditors and preparing supporting schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees