Senior Accounting Manager

Specter Inc.

Job Overview

Location

San Francisco

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• We are looking for a Senior Accounting Manager to build and own the accounting function from the ground up.
• This is the company’s first senior accounting hire, and you will report into finance leadership.
• You will personally own much of the execution, and over time you will hire a team.
• Your main objectives are to improve reporting, strengthen controls, and scale the function to support a growing hardware business.
• The accounting complexity is meaningful: inventory, cost of goods, contract manufacturers, fixed assets, production tooling, and multi-element revenue arrangements.
• Own the monthly close end to end: journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation
• Build and maintain inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing accounting processes to support a scaling hardware business
• Build the reporting systems and infrastructure that accounting and finance need to operate, and coordinate with other systems across the company
• Establish internal controls and accounting policies appropriate for a venture-backed company preparing for future audits and growth
• Improve AP/AR processes and support cash management alongside finance leadership
• Produce accurate, timely financial reporting for leadership, the board, and investors
• Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure financial data reflects the reality of the business
• Coordinate tax compliance with external tax advisors, including federal, state, and sales tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage annual audit preparation and coordinate with external audit firms
• Hire and manage a team of accountants as the company’s growth continues to accelerate

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful time spent in hands-on, execution-heavy roles
• CPA strongly preferred. Big Four public accounting background is a plus, particularly with manufacturing or hardware clients
• Experience with inventory accounting, manufacturing accounting, and cost accounting in a hardware or physical-product environment
• Experience implementing or owning an ERP system
• Experience managing or supporting annual financial audits

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a growing and innovative company
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Onsite

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About Specter Inc.

Specter is a cybersecurity company focused on providing advanced threat detection and response solutions. Their platform leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and neutralize sophisticated cyber threats in real-time. Specter's technology is designed to protect organizations from a wide range of attacks, including malware, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats. They offer services such as continuous monitoring, incident response, and security analytics, enabling businesses to enhance their security posture and minimize risks. The company serves various industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology, by delivering robust and scalable cybersecurity solutions.

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