Accounting Manager

About the role

The Role at Span.IO is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the company's accounting function as it scales its hardware manufacturing and expands its product portfolio. This role oversees inventory and cost accounting for contract manufacturing and consignment arrangements, drives the monthly close and reconciliation process, and partners closely with the Senior Manager, Accounting on external audit support and financial statement preparation. Beyond core accounting, this person will also handle revenue recognition and lease accounting entries and mentor and develop direct reports as the team grows.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory and cost accounting for products manufactured through contract manufacturers (CMs) and EMS partners, ensuring accurate standard costing, purchase price variance (PPV) analysis, and overhead absorption
• Manage full-cycle consignment accounting for inventory held at CM/EMS locations and distribution partners, including transfers, usage reporting, and reconciliation against counterparty records
• Maintain inventory valuation and reserves — including slow-moving, excess, and obsolete (SLOB) inventory — in accordance with GAAP
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to validate inventory movements, cycle counts, and cost data integrity within the ERP system
• Lead and/or support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation and review of journal entries
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations across key accounts; perform flux analysis and deliver clear, well-supported variance explanations to Finance leadership
• Aid the Senior Manager, Accounting in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, including preparing PBC items and responding to audit inquiries
• Prepare and review revenue recognition entries in accordance with ASC 606, leveraging a semi-automated revenue process/system
• Prepare and review lease accounting entries under ASC 842, including maintenance of right-of-use asset and lease liability schedules
• Identify and help implement process improvements to increase automation and reduce close cycle time in these areas
• Mentor and coach direct report(s) as applicable, providing guidance on technical accounting matters and supporting their professional growth
• Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement within the accounting team
• Build strong, trusted relationships with Supply Chain, FP&A, and Legal to ensure accounting treatment aligns with business operations and contract terms
• Act as a proactive finance partner to cross-functional stakeholders, translating accounting concepts into practical business guidance
• Support ad hoc projects, system implementations, and process improvements across the broader Accounting organization

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accruals
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with contract manufacturing and consignment inventory accounting in a manufacturing or hardware environment, revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Experience handling accounting and reporting for Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) entities; and managing/supporting standalone entity reporting
• Experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux/variance analysis
• Experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux/variance analysis
• Recent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency with NetSuite. Experience with FloQast or Blackline, Salesforce and Boomi is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance partners
• Prior experience mentoring, coaching, or managing direct reports
• Agile, adaptable, and a fast learner, comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive, self-motivated, takes initiative and ability to work with little supervision
• Team player with a positive attitude; flexible to adapt to changing needs/priorities

Qualifications

• Strong experience with US GAAP
• Clear communications skills
• Ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships across Supply Chain, FP&A, and Legal
• Experience with technical accounting analysis and memoranda preferred
• Mfg./electrification industry experience a plus
• Public accounting experience preferred
• CPA preferred