Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team on a 4-week project. This role is hybrid (3 days onsite in Mountain View, California and 2 days remote). We need a former Big 4 CPA firm alum with a strong background in financial statement preparation, audits, and general ledger management. If you have over five years of experience, including expertise in month-end close processes and financial analysis, we need you to apply asap. Our client is expecting someone to start as soon as 10 / 6 and as late as 10 / 13. If you are proficient NetSuite and have helped start-ups raise funds in the past, then you are a strong fit for this role.

Responsibilities

• Audit Preparation and Coordination
• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive audit prep plan, including the identification of key priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, operations, and compliance) to ensure the timely collection and organization of required audit materials.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and assist with addressing audit prep inquiries.
• Financial Review and Reconciliations
• Oversee detailed reconciliations of accounts, including balance sheet and income statement items, ensuring accuracy and alignment across financial statements.
• Identify discrepancies, errors, or potential audit risks and implement corrective actions to resolve them promptly.
• Document Collection and Quality Control
• Ensure all financial records, contracts, invoices, tax filings, and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and audit ready.
• Implement a standardized approach for organizing and maintaining audit documentation to ensure accessibility and compliance.
• Internal Controls and Risk Mitigation
• Review and evaluate existing internal controls to confirm their effectiveness and identify gaps or areas for improvement.
• Recommend and implement process enhancements to address control deficiencies and improve audit outcomes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Best Practices
• Partner closely with internal teams to clarify audit requirements and provide guidance on compliance and process improvements.
• Train key stakeholders on best practices for audit preparedness and documentation protocols.
• Deliverables and Reporting
• Prepare and deliver progress updates, summaries, and final audit-ready reports to the project sponsor and identified stakeholders.
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet the standards required for a smooth and efficient audit process.
• Compliance and Technical Expertise
• Apply expertise in GAAP, ASC guidelines, and other applicable accounting standards to validate the accuracy of financial records.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and evolving regulatory requirements to ensure compliance throughout the preparation process.

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