Sr. Manager, Accounting

Dialpad • San Ramon, CA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

As the Sr. Manager of Accounting, you will be directly responsible for managing a high-performing global accounting team. You will lead the team through accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP by coordinating and reviewing accounting for fixed assets, prepaids, leases, payables, and accrued expenses, and reviewing monthly results in partnership with the greater Finance organization.
Additionally, you will oversee the accounts payable and expense management team and drive effective partnerships with 3rd-party accounting firms for international accounting. This is a key role in defining optimal processes with AI transformation, system improvements, and implementing appropriate internal controls for efficiency and accuracy.

This position reports to our Director, Accounting and has the opportunity to be based in our San Ramon, CA Office.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience including 3+ years of management experience in financial close and procure-to-pay processes.
• CPA or equivalent is a must. Big 4 audit experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to use them to manage a multi-national team in a high-growth environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to identify process improvements and make recommendations.
• Ability to manage priorities while working under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail, organized, and a strong work ethic.
• Positive self-starter with a high level of ethics and integrity.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar software and their implementations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end financial close process and ensure accurate and complete recording of transactions under US GAAP, including preparation and review of journal entries and reconciliations, and internal financial reporting.
• Coordinate accounting for Dialpad’s international subsidiaries with the assistance of local 3rd-party accounting teams and maintain the reconciliation of intercompany accounts and payments
• Reconcile and manage fixed assets, prepaids, leases, payables, accrued expenses, and other asset and liability accounts.
• Lead the implementation and adoption of a new Procure-to-Pay system and process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to improve and standardize accounting processes through an AI-first lens.
• Manage and mentor accountants and accounts payable staff for continuous growth and career development.
• Work with external auditors to complete ongoing compliance requirements and assist in the preparation of US GAAP compliant financial statements and related disclosures.
• Create and document accounting month-end close policies and procedures for the GL team.
• Lead as the subject matter expert within the current accounting software environment (NetSuite) and directly assist with implementation projects for new modules, workflows, and processes.
• Embrace and lead AI transformation within the Accounting organization.
• Recognize and clearly communicate actionable opportunities for process improvements across the organization
• Assist in the implementation of new policies and procedures and lead ad hoc projects as needed.

Benefits

• We believe in investing in our people. Dialpad offers competitive benefits and perks, alongside a robust training program that helps you reach your full potential. We have designed our offices to be inclusive, offering a vibrant environment to cultivate collaboration and connection. Our exceptional culture, recognized repeatedly as a certified Great Place to Work, ensures every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.

What This Job Offers

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