Manager, Accounting
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the general accounting function, overseeing the execution of core accounting operations while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and the standards expected of a public company environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing general accounting team through effective hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development.
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Oversee the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial reporting structure, ensuring transactions are appropriately classified and recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Partner with accounting leadership to develop, implement, and continuously enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support a scalable, public-company-ready finance organization.
Drive process improvements and system enhancements to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
Lead and support strategic finance initiatives, including ERP implementation, system optimization, and cross-functional process improvements.
Ensure compliance with internal control requirements within a SOX-compliant environment by establishing, documenting, and monitoring effective financial controls.
Cook up and manage external audit activities, serving as a liaison with auditors and ensuring timely completion of audit requests and successful audit outcomes.
Establish and maintain accounting procedures that promote strong financial governance, mitigate risk, and support the prevention and detection of errors and fraud.
Cook up and manage schedules and supporting documentation required for tax filings and other statutory reporting requirements.
Analyze financial results, including period-over-period variances, and communicate meaningful insights and recommendations to accounting and finance leadership.
About the Work
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to build scalable accounting functions.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
3–5 years of experience serving in a team lead, supervisory, or people leadership role, including experience managing direct reports and/or leading accounting projects and initiatives.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting.
Experience leading monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Experience managing external financial statement audits.
Experience working in a SOX-compliant and/or public company environment.
Experience with ERP systems, including implementation, optimization, or major system enhancements.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing deadlines, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive accounting initiatives to completion in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in a high-growth manufacturing, technology, or similarly complex operating environment.
Pay
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Schedule
This is a hybrid position based out of our Fremont, CA office (3+ days/week on site), reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager.