Senior Accounting Manager

EvenUp

High-impact Accounting Manager for fast-growing company using technology and AI in the personal injury legal sector. Overseeing accounting operations and team development with focus on efficiency and compliance.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $152,000 - $196,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and month-end close. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Oversee payroll processing, tax compliance, and regulatory filings. Manage the annual audit process and ensure audit readiness.
Oversee accurate data entry, coding, and timely processing of invoices, maintaining strong controls over disbursements.
Manage and develop a team of 1 payroll accountant, 1 senior accountant, and 1 staff accountant. Set priorities, review work, and drive team performance.
Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual processes and improve efficiency across the accounting function using existing software tools.
Partner with teams across the company to ensure expenses are tracked accurately, processes are followed, and deadlines are met.
Support foreign subsidiaries, intercompany activity, and consolidations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Maintain a high bar for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all financial records are audit-ready and well-documented.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and month-end close.
Experience with international accounting, consolidations, or cross-border operations preferred.
2+ years of people management experience with direct oversight of accounting staff.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (CPA preferred).
Comfortable navigating modern accounting and payroll systems and able to quickly learn and optimize new tools.
Seeks to understand the “why” behind the numbers and continuously improve processes and outcomes.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
Additional insurance coverage options for life, accident, or critical illness.
Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability.
10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province.
A home office stipend.
401(k) for US-based employees and RRSP for Canada-based employees.
Paid parental leave.
A local in-person meet-up program.
Hubs in San Francisco and Toronto.

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

general ledgeraccounts payablepayrollmonth-end closefinancial reportingtax complianceaudit processdata entrycodingconsolidations

Soft Skills

team managementperformance managementattention to detailprocess improvementdeadline managementinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

CPABachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in EconomicsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration