Accounting Manager

About Bonsai Robotics

Bonsai Robotics' mission is to create the next leap forward in agriculture equipment efficiency by creating a new ecosystem of semi-autonomous robotic machinery. Orchards are dusty, hazard-filled, and GPS-denied. The GPS-based autosteer features that have driven row crop efficiencies cannot function in orchards. Our vision, AI, and machine control systems offer human-level environment understanding and local navigation capabilities and will be the platform for a new wave of innovation in agricultural production and management systems. Our state-of-the-art technology empowers orchard managers to optimize their operations, dramatically reduce operational expenses, and increase profitability.

About the role

We are seeking a focused and technically experienced Accounting Manager to own key areas of our accounting operations. This pivotal role requires deep technical knowledge on current accounting standards, especially in regards to SaaS and AI revenue recognition, and a proven track record of accurate and timely month end close processes. This candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy of our financial reporting, driving process improvements, and managing complex accounting areas, including revenue recognition and bookings with sales personnel. This role supports the Controller in all functional areas of accounting, tax, payroll, and internal controls.

What you'll do

• Financial Management & Close: manage the month-end and quarter-end close processes, prepare financial statements, and ensure timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP.
• Technical Accounting: Serve as the subject matter expert on complex accounting topics, with a primary focus on ASC 606-revenue recognition, sales order fulfillment/COGS, and documenting technical memos and ensuring proper application of rules, testing procedures, and definitions.
• Process Oversight: Oversee and enhance key operational accounting cycles, including the purchase-to-pay (P2P) process, to ensure efficiency and strong internal controls.
• Financial Planning & Analysis Support: Collaborate closely with the Controller and CFO to assist with the forecasting and budgeting processes, providing variance analysis and actionable insights to management.
• System Administration & Optimization: Leverage expertise in various financial systems, including Netsuite (primary ERP), SAP, Rippling, Concur, and Ramp, to drive system efficiencies, integration, and process automation.
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Manage the preparation and review of financial reports, including quote-to-cash reporting, and ensure all reconciliations are accurate, timely, and well-supported for audit.
• Leadership & Mentorship: As the company grows, supervise, mentor, and develop a small team of accounting staff, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Audit & Compliance: Coordinate and manage external audits, acting as the lead for preparing necessary documentation for an audit.

Strong Candidates Will Exhibit the Following Key Traits

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred.
• Bachelor's in Accounting or related field
• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Significant experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm (Audit or Advisory) is strongly preferred.
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of US GAAP, specifically ASC606, ASC842, and ASC718, as well as various Asset, Liability, and Presentation standards
• Expert-level proficiency in ERP systems such as Netsuite, SAP, or other inventory-controlled systems.
• Experience writing Excel formulas, macros, and manipulating pivot tables
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and vendor, or customer relations.

Bonsai Robotics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other category protected by law.

The pay range for this role is:

87, ,000 USD per year(San Jose, CA)