Corporate Accounting Manager

Samara • Redwood City, CA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to join our growing team. This role will be instrumental in owning the financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, and partnering cross-functionally to support the company's scaling initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing accounting, a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, and hands-on experience with ERP systems like NetSuite. You will play a key role in developing accounting policies, managing external relationships, and driving process improvements.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a senior accountant or accounting manager role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or inventory-heavy environments strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including inventory, revenue recognition, and fixed assets.
• Demonstrated expertise in standard costing models, inventory valuation, and cost accounting within manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment with limited structure.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to step back and understand the broader business context.
• Clear, effective communicator comfortable partnering with non-finance stakeholders.
• Self-starter mindset with a willingness to build, improve, and own processes end-to-end.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in modular construction, off-site manufacturing, or prefabricated building environments, including accounting for factory builds, work-in-process, and long lead-time materials.
• Working knowledge of construction project accounting, including job costing, percentage-of-completion (POC), cost-to-complete forecasting, and change order accounting.
• Exposure to fund or partnership accounting, including capital contributions, distributions, waterfalls, and investor reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across core balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Oversee inventory, WIP, and cost accounting in partnership with supply chain and manufacturing teams, including standard cost reporting and variance analysis.
• Support standard cost calculations, Bill of Materials (BOM), and routing accuracy to enhance manufacturing cost management.
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP workflows (NetSuite), including purchasing, receiving, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls as the company scales.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A, and Manufacturing to ensure accounting treatment aligns with business reality.
• Manage external audit, tax, and advisory relationships, including preparation of audit schedules and support.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardization to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Support special projects such as new entity setup, system implementations, and operational scaling initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and day-to-day guidance to junior accounting staff as the team grows.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range based on experience, including performance-based bonus.
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in our Redwood City office.
• Snacks and lunch provided on in-office days.
• Early-stage employee equity.
• Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility after 6 months.
• Flexible PTO policy.

What This Job Offers

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