Senior Manager, Accounting Transformation

Veo • Santa Monica, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Veo's Senior Manager of Accounting Transformation, you will lead modernization of accounting processes, systems, and reporting infrastructure through technology, automation, and data analytics. The goal is to accelerate the financial close, improve reporting accuracy, and build a more efficient and scalable accounting function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will help move the company from manual, spreadsheet-intensive workflows to automated, standardized, and data-driven processes, partnering with Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Technology, Legal, and other stakeholders.

Alongside transformation initiatives, you will provide hands-on accounting leadership across financial reporting, month-end close, technical accounting, internal controls, and audit readiness. You will identify inefficiencies, implement practical solutions, strengthen financial information integrity and accessibility, establish operational metrics, and support adoption through training and documentation. The role is hybrid, requires at least four days per week in the office, and requires residence or relocation within commuting distance of Veo's Santa Monica headquarters.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful responsibility for accounting operations, financial reporting, process improvement, or finance transformation in a high-growth environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven track record of personally designing, implementing, or leading accounting automation and process improvements with measurable gains in efficiency, accuracy, or reporting timeliness.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Hands-on experience with financial technology platforms, workflow automation, and data analytics tools; ability to evaluate processes, work with underlying data, and implement technology-driven solutions.
• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets proficiency, including manipulating large datasets, building reconciliations, and automating reporting.
• Ability to diagnose complex accounting and data issues, identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and execute improvements with limited resources.
• Ability to manage multiple transformation initiatives, prioritize by business impact, and deliver measurable results while supporting ongoing accounting operations.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate complex accounting and technical concepts into actionable recommendations and influence stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and Technology.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving systems, processes, and business requirements.
• Willingness to be hands-on and directly involved in problem-solving and implementation.
• Must currently reside or be relocatable within commuting distance of the Santa Monica headquarters; the role requires at least four days per week in the office.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Experience implementing and/or optimizing ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
• Experience with accounting and finance tools such as Stampli, Brex, Ramp, Cube, Jirav, Fathom, or comparable solutions.
• Experience implementing AI-enabled accounting workflows, robotic process automation (RPA), or low-code/no-code automation tools.
• Experience designing automated balance sheet reconciliations, transaction-level reporting, or financial data pipelines.
• Experience in venture-backed startups, scale-ups, or organizations undergoing significant accounting transformation.
• Experience with inventory, fixed assets, asset lifecycle accounting, or other operationally complex accounting environments.
• Experience supporting annual audits, financing transactions, or accounting infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

• Redesign and automate accounting processes to reduce manual work and errors, streamline workflows, and accelerate the monthly close using technology, AI, and process improvements.
• Improve monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by establishing standardized workflows, automated reconciliations, clear ownership, and measurable performance indicators.
• Modernize financial statements, management reporting packages, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules, improving data quality, timeliness, and visibility into financial performance.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems, integrations, and financial technology solutions, including ERP capabilities, workflow automation, AI-enabled tools, and data analytics.
• Develop scalable processes to reconcile financial and operational data across systems, particularly for inventory, fixed assets, revenue, cash, and operating expenses; strengthen accuracy, exception monitoring, and audit trails.
• Apply U.S. GAAP expertise to accounting processes, automation, and reporting; research and document technical accounting matters and strengthen internal controls and financial governance.
• Support annual financial statement audits, regulatory reporting, and tax compliance by improving documentation, standardizing supporting schedules, and developing audit-ready processes.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Technology, Legal, and other stakeholders to understand business processes, resolve data inconsistencies, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Establish and track accounting operational metrics, including close cycle time, reconciliation completion, manual processing hours, reporting accuracy, and automation effectiveness.
• Drive adoption of new systems, workflows, and processes through training, documentation, and hands-on collaboration.
• Mentor accounting team members and promote continuous improvement, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with annual performance bonus and equity (stock options).
• Unlimited PTO.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability.
• 401(k) with 3% match.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced technology company.

What This Job Offers

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