Accounting Manager, Sonoma

As the world's first and only lakehouse platform in the cloud, our client combines the best of data warehouses and data lakes to offer an open and unified platform for data and AI.
Position Details:
Location San Francisco, CA *****
Type: 6 Month Contract (can be extended or converted)
The Accounting Manager will lead and manage key month-end and quarter-end close activities across operational accounting areas, including cash, fixed assets, accruals, and other general accounting functions.
This role will oversee close execution, review team deliverables, and help drive scalable and efficient accounting operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
The ideal candidate brings strong close management experience, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to lead a team through complex and evolving business needs while maintaining high quality and operational discipline.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage month-end and quarter-end close activities across cash, fixed assets, accruals, and other operational accounting areas
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analyses, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness
Manage and develop a team of accountants, providing coaching, prioritization support, and performance feedback
Drive close execution and ensure deliverables are completed timely and accurately
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, AP, Procurement, IT, and other business stakeholders
Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance scalability and reduce manual work
Support implementation and optimization of accounting systems, controls, and operational workflows
Maintain strong documentation, controls, and audit readiness across owned processes
Support quarter-end reporting and analytical review processes
Participate in transformation and operational excellence initiatives as the company continues to scale
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred
5+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry experience in a high-growth environment
Prior experience managing teams and reviewing close work required
Strong understanding of US GAAP and operational accounting processes
Experience managing accounting areas such as cash, accruals, fixed assets, and general close activities
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively under tight deadlines
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite preferred
Process improvement and automation mindset strongly preferred
Preferred Attributes
Strong ownership mentality and operational rigor
Ability to balance detailed review with strategic thinking
Comfortable operating in ambiguous and fast-changing environments
Passion for improving accounting processes and building scalable operations
Experience supporting accounting transformation initiatives preferred
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