Manager, Corporate Accounting

About the role

Amplitude is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its San Francisco-based controllership team. The role involves balancing hands-on execution with driving smarter, faster processes, particularly in modernizing the close cycle and embedding AI into core accounting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Owning and running the full close cycle across the general ledger, including journal entries, consolidations, intercompany, reconciliations, and flux analysis
• Continuously improving the speed, accuracy, and predictability of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Strengthening and scaling accounting policies, processes, and internal controls to support a public company environment, ensuring compliance while building a foundation for growth
• Partnering cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and AP to drive a seamless close process, proactively resolving issues, and ensuring financial data aligns with broader business objectives
• Leading audit readiness and execution end-to-end, managing external auditors, owning the PBC process, and ensuring deliverables are organized, timely, and audit-ready
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to automate and accelerate accounting workflows—including embedding AI into routine processes—to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and increase overall data reliability

Requirements

• You’ve helped build or transform accounting processes in a high-growth or evolving environment
• You’re naturally curious about how AI and automation can improve accounting workflows
• You operate with a high level of ownership and accountability
• You’re a strong communicator who can break down complex accounting concepts and build trust across teams
• You enjoy mentoring others and raising the bar for the team around you

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of public accounting and industry experience (ideally in SaaS or tech)
• A strong foundation in US GAAP and practical application in a fast-paced environment
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA is a plus)
• Experience owning close processes and working with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Comfortable working in a SOX-compliant environment and understanding the importance of strong internal controls

Skills

• Naturally curious about how AI and automation can improve accounting workflows
• Strong communication skills to build trust across teams
• Mentoring and raising the bar for the team around you

Benefits

At Amplitude, we offer competitive pay and benefits packages that reflect our commitment to the health and well-being of our Ampliteers. Some of our benefit programs include excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance coverages, flexible time off, paid holidays, and more. We also provide generous stipends for wellness, commuter transit/parking, learning and development, home office equipment, and much more. Additionally, we offer parental benefits, mental health and wellness benefits, and a mentorship program.

Pay

$145,000 - $217,000 total target cash (inclusive of bonus or commission)

Schedule

Full-time