Accounting Manager

Typeface
Palo Alto, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with mid-level accounting experience in fast-paced environments, working in global enterprise marketing technology with a focus on AP, AR, and month-end close processes.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mid-level accounting experience and a track record of managing international subsidiaries
    — “oversee accounting for our India subsidiary, with potential to support additional international entities as we expand
  • Professionals who have led month-end close processes in high-growth startups or scale-ups
    — “lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure close timelines are met with high accuracy and consistency
  • Individuals with hands-on experience in ERP and spend-management systems, and a focus on process automation
    — “Identify opportunities to streamline processes and automate workflows

Things to consider

  • Requires a commitment to in-office work for at least three days a week in Palo Alto
    — “This is a hybrid role based in our Palo Alto HQ. We collaborate in-office 3 days a week.
  • Candidates must be prepared to manage outsourced partners and ensure audit readiness
    — “manage outsourced accounting partners and supporting audit readiness

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing international accounting and cross-functional collaboration in your resume and interview responses
    — “Partner cross-functionally to gather and validate financial data
  • Emphasize your track record in improving accounting processes and ensuring financial accuracy
    — “this role will own key accounting processes including AP, AR, month-end close, and international subsidiary accounting
  • Demonstrate familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite or QuickBooks in your application materials
    — “Experience with ERP and spend-management systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Bill.com, Brex, and Ramp) preferred
  • Showcase your ability to implement audit recommendations and maintain internal controls
    — “Assist in implementing audit recommendations and improving controls
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • Oversaw core accounting operations
  • Improved AP/AR processes
  • Ensured audit readiness
Typical background
Experience in accountingBackground in financial reporting

Skills & requirements

Required

Ap/ar ManagementMonth-end CloseFinancial ReportingAudit ReadinessProcess Improvement

Preferred

International Subsidiary AccountingERP Systems

Stack & domain

APARMonth-end CloseInternational Subsidiary AccountingERP And Spend-management SystemsQuickbooksNetsuiteBrexRampCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkCPAAccountingFinanceInternational Accounting

About the role

Original posting from Typeface via Greenhouse

About Typeface

We help the world’s biggest brands move from brief to fully personalized campaigns — in days, not months. 

Founded by Abhay Parasnis and backed by Microsoft, GV, Salesforce, Lightspeed, Madrona and Menlo, we’re building category-defining technology at the intersection of creativity and AI with real impact. Join us to help shape the future of enterprise marketing. 

About the Role

We are looking for a highly driven and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and help scale a best-in-class finance function. This role will own key accounting processes including AP, AR, month-end close, and international subsidiary accounting, while also managing outsourced accounting partners and supporting audit readiness.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building structure, improving processes, and ensuring financial accuracy across a growing global organization. This is a key hire who will play a critical role in scaling our accounting function.

How You’ll Make Impact

Own and oversee day-to-day core accounting operations, including general ledger activities, timely and accurate transaction recording and reconciliations

Manage and improve Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes

Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure close timelines are met with high accuracy and consistency

Partner cross-functionally to gather and validate financial data

Oversee accounting for our India subsidiary, with potential to support additional international entities as we expand

Coordinate with local service providers and advisors to ensure compliance with local accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Support audit readiness efforts, including preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation; ensure financial records and workpapers are complete, accurate, and audit-ready

Coordinate with external auditors and respond to audit requests

Assist in implementing audit recommendations and improving controls

Identify opportunities to streamline processes and automate workflows

Help scale accounting infrastructure and systems as the company grows

Drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy and efficiency

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public and/or industry experience

Strong knowledge of US GAAP (and exposure to international accounting is a plus)

Proven experience managing month-end close in a fast-paced environment

Hands-on experience with AP, AR, and general ledger accounting

Experience working with international subsidiaries (India experience a plus, not required)

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ownership mindset

Excellent communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally

Experience with ERP and spend-management systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Bill.com, Brex, and Ramp) preferred

Location

This is a hybrid role based in our Palo Alto HQ. We collaborate in-office 3 days a week.

Base Salary

The base salary range for this role is $130,000-$160,000. Actual compensation may vary based on level, experience, and skillset as assessed in the interview process.

Benefits

Competitive compensation — including salary, equity, and 401(k)

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

HSA and FSA options to support your financial wellness

Flexible time off — including parental leave

Well-being programs — resources to support your mental and physical health

Daily lunch & snacks

Mentorship & impact — work closely with top AI leaders on products that ship 

Equality Opportunity Statement

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We comply with applicable laws in every jurisdiction where we operate.

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

Build something big — Be part of a fast-growing startup defining a new category: marketing orchestration powered by Agentic AI.

Your work will matter — Trusted by Fortune 100 companies, our platform delivers 10x content velocity and 90% faster campaigns.

A+ team — Collaborate with veterans from Adobe, Microsoft, Google, and top AI companies.

Backed by the best — GV, Salesforce Ventures, Microsoft, Lightspeed, Madrona and Menlo ($165M raised).

Recognized for innovation — TIME Best Inventions, Fast Company Next Big Thing in Tech, Gartner Cool Vendor, Adweek AI Company of the Year, LinkedIn Top Startup, Webby Award (AI Work & Productivity). 

Source: Typeface careers (Greenhouse)

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