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Technical Accounting Senior Manager

Fivetran· Finance Department
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Hybrid (Oakland, California)$164.7k - $205.8kfull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior technical accounting and financial reporting role focused on complex US GAAP matters, internal controls, and external reporting for a fast-growing SaaS company operating in a hybrid Oakland, CA environment.

Responsibilities

  • Research, analyze, and document technical accounting issues and memos and prepare calculations to support accounting conclusions and facilitate external audit reviews in accordance with US GAAP, including ASC 718, ASC 350-40, ASC 340, ASC 805, ASC 842, and ASC 480
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures, and lead implementation of significant changes
  • Work with external valuation specialists to ensure complex transaction valuations are completed accurately and on time, including 409A valuations, intangible asset valuations, and equity award valuations
  • Collaborate with teams across Accounting Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, HR, and other departments to ensure technical guidance is consistently operationalized and understood
  • Support initiatives to enhance external reporting readiness, including complex accounting topics, disclosures, and process improvements
  • Help design and implement efficient, SOX-compliant accounting processes and internal controls to support organizational growth
  • Partner with external auditors and consultants to ensure timely and accurate conclusions on accounting matters
  • Provide training and mentorship to team members on technical accounting topics and emerging standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA license
  • 7+ years of combined experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or corporate accounting at a SaaS or high-growth technology company
  • Demonstrated technical accounting expertise and experience drafting memos on complex, non-routine transactions
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX)
  • Experience supporting external reporting, audit, or regulatory complexity
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (Netsuite and Workiva preferred) and a mindset toward process improvement and automation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills across departments
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a high-growth environment

Skills

Required:Technical accounting and memo draftingUS GAAP knowledgeSOX/complianceExternal reporting

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and flexible/unlimited vacation depending on role and country, paid sick time, inclusive parental leave, paid holidays, year-end Global Week of Rest, volunteer days off
  • RSU stock grants
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Company virtual happy hours, free food, and team-building activities
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Access to mental health support platform for employees and dependents
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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