Top Accounting Manager Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Owns accounting support for the deal desk and quote-to-cash process at a SaaS company. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts for ASC 606 implications, advising Sales and Legal on deal structures, establishing approval workflows, translating contract terms into billing configurations, managing amendments and renewals, and partnering with Sales Operations, Finance, and Accounting. The role also supports commercial governance, SaaS metrics analysis, audit, and cross-functional training.

Own month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, accounts payable, expenses, corporate cards, and audit readiness. Partner with the Controller and Engineering to automate Finance workflows using AI and automation tools. Evaluate and implement Finance technology, support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and complete process-improvement projects in a SaaS environment.

Manage outsourced accounting relationships and oversee monthly close, reconciliations, journal entries, revenue accounting, accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, audits, reporting, and internal controls. Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate SaaS revenue recognition under ASC 606. Partner with Operations, Sales, and Customer Success to improve billing and data flows, while transitioning accounting functions in-house and building scalable processes for company growth.

Own the monthly revenue close, deferred revenue and contract liability schedules, ASC 606 application, reconciliations, flux analysis, audit support, and revenue controls. Manage one revenue accountant and partner with Sales, CS, Legal, Engineering, and Deal Desk on contract terms and systems. Lead billing-platform migration activities, usage-to-billing-to-GL reconciliation design, and AI-enabled accounting automation.

Manage and scale the accounting function: own monthly close (journals, reconciliations, accruals, reporting), handle revenue, AR, payroll, commissions, expenses, prepaids, and fixed assets. Review contracts, improve workflows (including Rillet), build controls, use AI/automation to streamline close, partner with Strategic Finance and cross-functional teams, and support audits, tax filings, compliance, and new accounting projects.

Manage end-to-end month-end and quarter-end close across global entities, oversee intercompany billing, settlements, transfer pricing execution, FX analysis and eliminations. Partner with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Finance Data to operationalize entity launches and intercompany agreements. Design and document SOX controls, lead GL projects (M&A integrations, new entity setups, ERP/NetSuite enhancements), and mentor direct reports to drive operational excellence and scalability.

Manages cost, inventory, collaboration, COGS, and CMC R&D accrual accounting. Oversees close activities, reconciliations, standard costs, reserves, variance analysis, reporting, process improvements, audits, SOX compliance, and accounting systems. Partners with supply chain, FP&A, alliance management, and technical accounting teams while providing staff training and supporting accounting projects.

Lead Stripe’s General Ledger accounting team and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities. Manage journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, audits, complex U.S. GAAP conclusions, internal controls, and accounting policies. Partner cross-functionally to resolve issues and support business initiatives. Improve scalable accounting processes, systems, automation, data use, and AI-assisted workflows while ensuring accuracy, auditability, and compliance.

Own complex monthly close areas, including stock compensation, leases, payroll accruals, intercompany, and foreign currency. Review accounting work, manage close critical paths, prepare audit support, design SOX-ready controls, and support migration from Xero to a scalable ERP. Coach accounting staff and build AI-powered automation for reconciliations, schedules, narratives, and workflows.

Own and operate end-to-end payroll processing for a rapidly growing company, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payments. Manage multi-state tax, wage-and-hour, garnishment, and year-end requirements; partner with People on employee changes, benefits, equity, and offboarding. Manage payroll providers, reconcile payroll to the general ledger, support monthly close, and build scalable policies, controls, and documentation. Implement measured AI and automation while establishing the payroll function in-house.

Owns multi-entity accounting, monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, general ledger accuracy, operating expenses, accruals, fixed assets, payroll, equity, AP oversight, audits, and variance analysis. Leads a team of two, partners cross-functionally, and improves accounting systems, controls, and processes to support IPO readiness and company scale.

Lead technical accounting research and policy for complex transactions, debt/equity, ASC 606/820/946, and CIP. Maintain fixed asset ledger, support reporting, audits, and SOX controls, and partner with cross-functional teams on capitalization and financial disclosures.

Own revenue accounting processes, including revenue close, recognition, deferred and unbilled revenue, contract review, billing, sales tax compliance, reconciliations, controls, and audits. Partner cross-functionally on complex arrangements, systems enhancements, and process improvements in a SaaS environment. Serve as a revenue recognition subject-matter expert, provide financial insights, and mentor Revenue team members.

Leads accounting and financial oversight for cloud revenue, costs, margins, and related business models. Manages close processes, revenue recognition, controls, policies, audits, and U.S. GAAP compliance while partnering with Sales, Cloud Operations, Technology, and FP&A. Drives scalable process improvements, automation, analytics, and AI adoption, supports forecasting and profitability insights, and develops the accounting team.

Serve as a trusted advisor to behavioral health providers by reviewing financial reporting, preparing budgets/forecasts, analyzing KPIs, providing technical accounting support, identifying operational improvements, leading US and offshore engagement teams, and coaching staff to ensure high-quality deliverables and client service.

Manage global month-end close, accounts payable, inventory accounting, foreign entity accounting, and financial reporting across US, European, and Asian subsidiaries. Own Rillet ERP, revenue recognition, lease accounting, stock-based compensation, audit readiness, statutory compliance, and accounting documentation. Partner with the Controller, auditors, local accounting firms, procurement, AR, and offshore accounting teams while building scalable processes and developing the accounting function.

Own the monthly and quarterly close processes, oversee general and revenue accounting, manage stock compensation, fixed assets, leases, international accounting, audits, tax coordination, and internal controls. Lead and develop the accounting team, ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, support NetSuite implementation and optimization, and build scalable processes for a growing company.

The Accounting Manager will oversee operating expenses and general accounting, manage monthly close, develop accounting processes, lead a team, and support audits.

Leads general ledger operations, monthly and annual financial close, and accurate financial reporting for a large nonprofit. Oversees accounts payable and receivable teams, revenue recognition, reconciliations, fixed assets, grants, and restricted funding. Manages audits, Single Audit support, internal controls, accounting policies, compliance, ERP process improvements, and staff development. Partners with cross-functional teams to improve financial efficiency, data integrity, and stewardship.

Leads fiduciary accounting engagements for trusts, estates, conservatorships, and guardianships. Reviews fiduciary accountings and reports, advises trustees and professional partners, manages budgets and deadlines, and supervises distributed teams. Develops processes and training to improve operational efficiency while supporting client relationships and business development. Requires strong accounting, fiduciary administration, project management, communication, and staff leadership experience.

Leads technical accounting within the Product Accounting team, translating US GAAP, IFRS, GASB, and international standards into software requirements, test cases, and customer-facing guidance. Researches complex accounting issues, monitors emerging standards, validates product features, supports customer and prospect discussions, governs AI-generated accounting content, and mentors junior team members. Partners cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Sales, and leadership.

The Accounting Manager oversees accounting, cash management, financial reporting, accounts payable, reconciliations, draw reviews, audits, and cost certifications for housing development projects. The role manages funding sources, regulatory compliance, GAAP reporting, intercompany transactions, financial projections, and process improvements. It supervises and trains development accounting staff, supports project and finance teams, coordinates with auditors and agencies, and ensures accurate documentation, internal controls, and timely reporting across complex affordable housing developments.

Owns core accounting operations, including ERP administration, Ramp transactions, accounts payable, balance sheet schedules, payroll entries, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, flux analysis, and sales and use tax filings. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, GAAP compliance, clean accounting data, timely reconciliations, and effective coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Own full-cycle accounting for five international entities, including month-end close, general ledger reviews, intercompany reconciliations, parallel ERP and QuickBooks accounting, statutory audits, tax compliance, forecasts, variance analysis, and KYC/AML requests. The role coordinates auditors, tax partners, banks, acquirers, and payment service providers across multiple jurisdictions.

Own inventory accounting, COGS, standard costing, margin analysis, month-end close, reserves, accruals, inventory controls, audit compliance, and manufacturing variance analysis. Partner with Operations, Engineering, and R&D on cost reduction and new product introduction modeling. Serve as the inventory ERP subject matter expert, improving workflows, data accuracy, and financial controls across warehouses and contract manufacturers.