Accounting Manager | Rapid Growth AI Start-Up ($1 Billion+ Series A) | Hybrid

Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corp provided pay range

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Stock options

Location

Hybrid (Bay Area)

Job Title

Accounting Manager

Role

The Accounting Manager will support the build out from 0 to 1 of the Accounting function working closely with the VP Controller playing a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting during a transformative period for the business.

The Senior Accounting Manager will own month‑end close, support the implementation of financial controls.

The role also includes the build of a team that will own day‑to‑day operational finance support, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and intercompany transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support month‑end close including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
• Drive significant improvement in the timeliness of the monthly close process
• Support the setup of a group consolidation process with international entities
• Work with the VP Controller in audit preparation and implementation of robust financial controls
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and perform regular balance sheet reconciliations
• Support intercompany transactions and international group consolidations
• Maintain and improve processes for expenses, payroll, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR)
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance and Operations teams to support ongoing improvements in reporting and compliance
• Build and lead an international team

Qualifications

• Experience in a VC backed scale‑up or multi‑entity environment (ranging from SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deeptech)
• Ideally CPA Qualified
• Comfortable working across multiple entities, including international subsidiaries
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive problem‑solving skills
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and excited to grow in a high‑growth business
• Experience owning day‑to‑day accounting including payroll and AP

Nice to Have

• Experience in a manufacturing business
• Experience in a rapid growth SaaS or AI business
• Experience in Deep Tech (Green Energy, Space Tech, Defense Tech, Bio etc)

Salary

$120,000-$170,000 + bonus + equity

Start Date

ASAP

Benefits (inferred)

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Software Development, Technology, Information and Media, and Defense and Space Manufacturing