ABOUT THE COMPANY
A high-growth, venture-backed technology company building an AI-driven platform designed to deliver accurate, trustworthy answers at scale. Founded in the early 2020s, the company operates in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation, infrastructure scale, and advanced AI development, supported by leading institutional and strategic investors.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The company is seeking an experienced R&D Accounting Manager to help design, scale, and operate infrastructure and R&D accounting processes. This role sits within the Finance & Accounting organization and partners closely with Accounting leadership, Strategic Finance, Engineering, Product, and Data teams. The position plays a critical role in ensuring compliant financial reporting, proper capitalization of internally developed software, and scalable processes to support rapid growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Own month-end close and financial reporting for infrastructure and R&D-related costs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
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Develop, document, and maintain software capitalization processes in accordance with US GAAP (ASC 350)
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Partner cross-functionally to identify capitalizable projects and remain aligned on infrastructure initiatives
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Improve reporting quality, vendor billing accuracy, and data reliability through process enhancements and automation
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Perform technical accounting research and support audit readiness, including memos and audit deliverables
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Manage credits, refunds, and contractual compliance with infrastructure and technology vendors
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting and in-house technology experience
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with deep experience in ASC 350 and software capitalization
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CPA (or equivalent) required
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Builder mindset with experience designing scalable, automated accounting processes in high-growth environments
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Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to partner with technical stakeholders
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Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and familiarity with modern infrastructure or AI-related cost structures
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