A growing advisory firm is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager / Controller to oversee client accounting operations and support CFO-level and tax-related engagements. This role manages the monthly close across multiple clients, supervises bookkeeping workflows, and ensures accurate, timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Own and manage month-end close across multiple clients, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
Review and supervise bookkeeping staff, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely deliverables.
Oversee AP/AR, payroll coordination, and cash flow tracking.
Prepare financial reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and budget vs. actual analyses.
Maintain tax-ready financials and support tax preparation and compliance processes.
Partner with leadership on process improvements, systems, and scalable workflows.
Qualifications
5–10+ years of accounting experience, ideally in multi-client or outsourced environments.
Strong knowledge of accrual accounting.
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
Experience supervising staff or offshore teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Preferred
CPA or CPA-track.
Experience in a CPA firm or supporting tax preparation.
Exposure to construction and/or SaaS industries.
Experience working alongside a fractional CFO.
Top Skills
Similar Jobs
What you need to know about the San Francisco Tech Scene
Key Facts About San Francisco Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 365,500; 13.9% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Meta
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, consumer technology, software
- Funding Landscape: $50.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
- Research Centers and Universities: Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; University of San Francisco; Santa Clara University; Ames Research Center; Center for AI Safety; California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
