Accounting Manager

Runway Search
San Francisco, CA

Our client, a tech startup, is looking for a versatile and hands-on Accounting Manager as the company continues to grow their team.


Responsibilities

  • Manage and improve month-end close processes to increase efficiency, reduce close timelines, and strengthen review controls.
  • Prepare financial statements, guide monthly flux analysis, and provide leadership with clear, actionable management reporting.
  • Play a key role in leading annual audits, including drafting policies and memos, completing reconciliations, and documenting key processes.
  • Support corporate income tax, business tax, and sales & use tax filings, along with ongoing compliance requirements.
  • Manage liquidity activities by preparing cash flow forecasts, ensuring bank accounts are properly funded, and maintaining GAAP-compliant investment reporting.
  • Initiate the design and implementation of automation and process improvements to support the company's growth and evolving business.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 4-8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a combination of public accounting and industry experience.
  • Strong command of U.S. GAAP, with both practical application experience and a proven ability to document technical accounting policies.
  • Experience operating within high-growth startup environments; background in SaaS, AI, or tech sectors is a plus.
  • Demonstrated track record of overseeing audit readiness efforts and managing inaugural audit cycles.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for regular collaboration with internal leadership and external partners.
  • Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and stay organized in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
  • Strong experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite and demonstrated capability with automation and integration tools.
  • CPA a big plus

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