Accounting Manager Close & Operations

Accounting Manager Close & Operations San Francisco CA 6-Month Contract Onsite

Lead and manage key month-end and quarter-end close activities across operational accounting areas in a fast-paced high-growth environment. This role oversees close execution reviews team deliverables and drives scalable and efficient accounting operations. Bring strong close management experience sound accounting judgment and team leadership capabilities to a dynamic organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Title: Accounting Manager Close & Operations

Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months (June 1 2026 December 1 2026)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: MondayFriday 9:00 AM5:00 PM PST

Work Type: Onsite

Reporting Location: San Francisco CA (160 Spear Street 13th Floor)

Start Date: June 1 2026

COMPENSATION:

Pay Rate: $121.53/hour

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLOSE MANAGEMENT & EXECUTION:

Lead and manage month-end and quarter-end close activities

Oversee closing across cash fixed assets accruals and operational accounting areas

Ensure close execution is completed timely and accurately

Drive close deliverables and maintain high-quality standards

Manage close timeline and prioritization

FINANCIAL REVIEW & ACCURACY:

Review journal entries for accuracy and completeness

Review account reconciliations and flux analyses

Review supporting schedules and documentation

Ensure all close deliverables meet quality standards

Maintain strong documentation and audit readiness

Support quarter-end reporting and analytical review processes

TEAM LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:

Manage and develop team of accountants

Provide coaching and performance feedback

Support team prioritization and workload management

Build scalable team capabilities and processes

Foster collaborative team environment

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION:

Partner with FP&A on financial analysis and reporting

Collaborate with Treasury on cash management

Work with AP and Procurement on accruals and vendor management

Support IT on system implementations and optimization

Coordinate with other business stakeholders on accounting needs

Communicate accounting updates and insights to leadership

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & AUTOMATION:

Identify process improvement opportunities

Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual work

Enhance scalability and operational efficiency

Support implementation of accounting systems and controls

Optimize accounting workflows and procedures

Participate in transformation and operational excellence initiatives

ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS & CONTROLS:

Support accounting systems optimization

Maintain strong internal controls across processes

Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures

Maintain documentation and audit readiness

Support implementation of operational workflows

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field (required)

CPA certification preferred

EXPERIENCE:

5 years of accounting experience required

Public accounting experience and/or industry experience in high-growth environment

Prior team management experience required

Prior close review and oversight experience required

Experience with accounting areas: cash accruals fixed assets general close activities

ERP system experience such as NetSuite preferred

Accounting transformation initiative experience preferred

TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Strong understanding of US GAAP and operational accounting processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Cross-functional collaboration abilities

Process improvement and automation mindset strongly preferred

Financial analysis and reporting skills

Reconciliation and account analysis expertise

SOFT SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

Strong ownership mentality and operational rigor

Ability to balance detailed review with strategic thinking

Comfortable operating in ambiguous and fast-changing environments

Passion for improving accounting processes

Commitment to building scalable operations

Strong judgment and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and lead teams

Reliable and professional demeanor

Continuous improvement mindset

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Experienced accounting manager with strong close and operations background

Proven team leadership and people development skills

Strong US GAAP knowledge and accounting judgment

Comfortable in high-growth fast-paced environment

Driven to improve processes and enhance efficiency

Detail-oriented with strategic thinking capability

Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator

Experienced with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

Passionate about building scalable accounting operations

Adaptable to evolving business needs

LOCATION:

San Francisco CA 94105

Onsite at corporate headquarters (160 Spear Street 13th Floor)

In-person required; no remote work

WORK SCHEDULE:

40 hours per week

MondayFriday 9:00 AM5:00 PM PST

Standard business hours

Occasional month/quarter-end overtime as needed

CONTRACT DETAILS:

Start Date: June 1 2026

End Date: December 1 2026

Duration: 6 months

Positions Available: 1

IDEAL FOR:

Experienced accounting managers seeking contract opportunities

Professionals with strong close and operations background

Team leaders comfortable with high-growth environments

Accounting professionals seeking flexible temporary placement

Individuals with process improvement and automation focus

Career changers or gap-fillers in accounting leadership roles