Accounting Manager

Robert Half • Santa Clara, CA • 1h ago

Description We are partnering with a high-growth, pre-public company preparing for an IPO within the next 1-2 months. This is a critical, high-impact opportunity for a hands-on Interim Accounting Manager to step in and lead the accounting function during a pivotal stage of growth.

This role will oversee a team of 3 accountants, take full ownership of the month-end close and financial reporting process, and play a key role in building internal controls and scalable accounting infrastructure as the company transitions to a public environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 3 accountants, providing day-to-day oversight and review

Own and oversee the full month-end and quarter-end close process

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Perform variance analysis and provide insights to leadership

Support SEC reporting readiness, including 10-K, 10-Q, and S-1 filings

Partner with external auditors and advisors (including Big 4 firms)

Lead the development and enhancement of internal controls (SOX 404 readiness)

Transition internal controls and processes from external providers to in-house ownership

Build, document, and improve accounting processes and workflows

Support the development and execution of a controls testing program

Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability

Qualifications

7+ years of progressive accounting experience

Combination of Big 4 public accounting and private industry experience strongly preferred

Prior experience owning month-end close and financial statement preparation

Experience managing or overseeing accounting teams

Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX/internal controls

Experience in a pre-IPO or public company environment preferred

Proven ability to build and document processes in a fast-paced environment

Hands-on, detail-oriented, and execution-focused Requirements Month End Close, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Financial Statement, Internal Control, SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley

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