Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Senior Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Lead

Location: Bay Area, CA (In-Office)

About The Organization

We are a high-growth, late-stage technology firm pioneering advanced infrastructure for autonomous systems and physical AI. Since our inception, we have scaled to a multi-billion dollar valuation by providing the essential software layer for intelligent machines across the globe. Our platform is utilized by the world's leading industrial manufacturers and government entities to accelerate the deployment of autonomous technology in sectors ranging from automotive to defense.

While we maintain a core in-office culture (5 days per week) to foster collaboration and speed, we empower our team with the autonomy to manage their schedules. We understand that life happens—whether it's family needs or morning remote blocks—and we trust our professionals to balance high performance with personal flexibility.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Accountant to play a pivotal role in our evolving finance department. Reporting to the Head of Technical Accounting, you will be instrumental in architecting our financial reporting framework during a period of rapid international expansion. This is a visible role where you will prepare critical board materials, investor updates, and audit-ready financial statements in a sophisticated, fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

• External & Internal Reporting: Lead the end-to-end preparation of GAAP-compliant annual and interim statements, including complex footnotes and supporting schedules.
• Technical Accounting Research: Act as a subject matter expert on intricate topics such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, equity issuances, and business combinations.
• Strategic Close Operations: Manage the month-end and quarter-end cycles for complex areas, specifically stock-based compensation and multi-entity consolidations.
• Public Readiness & Compliance: Assist in the design and documentation of internal controls and accounting policies aligned with SOX and public company standards.
• Audit Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring timely delivery and resolution of technical inquiries.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Legal, HR, and FP&A to ensure financial data accurately reflects corporate actions and strategic shifts.
• Systems Innovation: Drive automation and process enhancements within our ERP environment (NetSuite) to increase reporting efficiency.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3–6 years of increasing responsibility in accounting, including significant time at a Big 4 firm serving technology or SaaS clients.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Technical Mastery: Strong command of US GAAP and a background in preparing SEC-equivalent filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs) for public or pre-IPO entities.
• Analytical Rigor: Advanced Excel capabilities and a high degree of precision when managing competing deadlines.
• Adaptability: The mindset to thrive in a high-intensity startup culture where responsibilities evolve quickly.
  
  

Preferred Credentials

• Active CPA license (or clear path to licensure).
• Experience with international subsidiaries and foreign currency accounting.
• Familiarity with IFRS standards.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and reporting tools like Workiva or ActiveDisclosure.
  
  

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive compensation structure designed to attract top-tier talent.

• Base Salary: $130-$160k
• Equity: Significant ownership stake through options or RSUs.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, wellness and professional development stipends, and a robust PTO policy.
  
  

DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.