Director of General Ledger Accounting

Fireworks AI

. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual general-ledger close activities .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesLead💰 $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading general ledger close activities, managing accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. Proven ability to coordinate multiple accounting workstreams while delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining internal controls.

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General Ledger AccountingNetSuite Accounting ProcessesU.S. GAAP ComplianceTeam ManagementFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsAccrualsTrial BalancesClose ProceduresFinancial Close ManagementAccounting Process ImprovementsMulti-Entity AccountingIntercompany TransactionsConsolidation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

NetSuite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Accounting PoliciesInternal ControlsAudit CoordinationClose Calendar ManagementFinancial Close

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual general-ledger close activities
Own the close calendar, deliverables, dependencies, review procedures, and issue resolution
Review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Ensure balances are accurate, supported, and recorded in the appropriate period
Coordinate accounts payable, revenue and accounts receivable, payroll, equity, fixed assets, leases, intercompany, treasury, and tax workstreams
Lead NetSuite accounting processes, workflows, chart of accounts governance, reporting, integrations, and system enhancements
Oversee period-close procedures and controls over GL data
Lead balance-sheet and income-statement fluctuation reviews
Investigate unusual activity and communicate key drivers and unresolved issues to accounting leadership and FP&A
Establish and maintain accounting policies, close procedures, reconciliation standards, and review controls
Drive resolution of reconciling items and control deficiencies
Deliver accurate trial balances and supporting schedules
Coordinate audit requests and resolve audit findings
Identify automation opportunities and shorten the close while maintaining accuracy
Lead and coach the GL accounting team
Assess GL and close implications of new entities, transactions, systems, and business initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
4+ years managing teams and leading the financial close
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls
Hands-on NetSuite experience, including close management, financial reporting, and accounting process improvements
Ability to coordinate multiple accounting workstreams, manage dependencies, and resolve issues under tight deadlines
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidation preferred
Authorization to work in the country where the job is located

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Opportunity to solve hard problems in AI infrastructure
Work with bleeding-edge technology impacting businesses and developers globally
Ownership and direct impact in a fast-growing team
Collaboration with world-class engineers and AI researchers
Inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace