Lambda

Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Lambda

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Jose • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $206,000 - $275,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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