Accounting Manager
Vivani · Alameda, CA · 1 wk ago
Accounting$140/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and review key accounting processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Review and support accounting processes related to: procure-to-pay operations, cash and treasury activity, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, intercompany activity and consolidations, equity and stock compensation accounting
- Aid in the preparation and review of financial statement support schedules and disclosure tie-outs
- Ensure accounting documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready
- Support implementation, enhancement, enforcement, and ongoing monitoring of SOX controls and compliance processes
- Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation
- Coordinate walkthroughs, testing support, remediation tracking, and control evidence retention
- Help establish scalable internal control frameworks aligned with COSO and public company requirements
- Monitor compliance with delegated authority requirements, approval workflows, and accounting policies
- Perform in-house SOX internal audit activities, including: control testing, documentation review, identification of control gaps, and remediation follow-up
- Evaluate operational and financial process risks and recommend control improvements
- Assist with preparation for external audit and SOX auditor review activities
- Cross-Functional Partnership & Education
- Education and support business partners on accounting guidance, procurement requirements, internal controls, and best practices
- Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization
- External Consultant & Project Management
- Manage and coordinate external consultants and third-party accounting resources, as needed
- Support implementation of new accounting systems, process automation initiatives, and operational improvements
- Participate in special projects, technical accounting analyses, and ad hoc finance initiatives
- Aid in policy development and accounting process standardization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, month-end close, consolidations, and public company accounting environments
- Experience supporting or managing SOX compliance and internal controls
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a proactive self-starter with strong ownership mentality and follow-through
- Previous experience with multiple finance and accounting SaaS platforms
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship