Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Lambda

. Lead or support S-1 preparation, including drafting and reviewing financial statements, MD&A, and footnotes in line with SEC and U.S.

Posted 3/4/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $206,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support S-1 preparation, including drafting and reviewing financial statements, MD&A, and footnotes in line with SEC and U.S. GAAP requirements
Partner with FP&A, Legal, and Investor Relations to ensure financial reporting aligns with the overall S-1 story
Work closely with auditors, valuation specialists, and legal counsel to support filing and audit readiness
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements preparation process in compliance with the U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements (10-K, 10-Q post-IPO)
Support non-GAAP reconciliations, key metrics reporting, and investor-facing disclosures
Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos to support audits and SEC review
Support SOX 404(a) readiness by improving documentation and strengthening key controls over financial reporting
Develop and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close to ensure consistent application of accounting policies
Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and document accounting impacts of new contracts and business initiatives
Improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and drive automation where possible
Monitor new FASB guidance and recommend practical implementation approaches
Provide guidance to team members on technical accounting matters
Support ad-hoc projects and other accounting or reporting initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of accounting experience, including 6+ years in technical accounting and financial reporting
Active CPA license
Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and technical accounting research experience
5+ years at a Big 4 firm and/or high-growth technology company
Proficient in accounting systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex topics clearly
Highly organized with strong time management and attention to detail
Self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines
Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statements preparationMD&A draftingnon-GAAP reconciliationstechnical accounting researchU.S. GAAP complianceSOX 404(a) readinessaccounting policies developmentaudit readinessfinancial reportingautomation in accounting processes

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationorganizational skillstime managementattention to detailself-starterindependent workdeadline managementcuriosityproactivity

Certifications

CPA license