Perplexity · 1 week ago
Research & Development Accounting Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expPerplexity is a company revolutionizing the way people search and interact with the internet. They are seeking an experienced R&D Accounting Manager to manage infrastructure accounting processes and ensure accurate financial reporting, while partnering with various stakeholders to drive improvements and support audit preparation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSearch Engine
Responsibilities
Own the detailed review of, and financial reporting for, infrastructure (incl. AI models) costs to support a timely and accurate month-end close
Drive improvements in the quality and accuracy of infrastructure-related reporting by working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and infrastructure partners to improve the reliability of data and ensure the accuracy of vendor billing
Develop, document and maintain the process for capitalizing internally developed software in accordance with ASC 350
Build scalable processes and drive automation for infrastructure accounting and the capitalization of internally developed software to support the rapid growth of the business
Engage in technical accounting research to ensure the correct treatment of complex arrangements
Own the credit and refund processes with infrastructure partners to ensure contractual SLA performance and pricing terms are met
Work closely with cross-functional partners in Strategic Finance, Product, Data and Engineering to remain informed on infra-related initiatives and to accurately determine capitalizable projects, features, etc
Support the audit preparation process including policy/memo writing, compiling supporting documentation, reconciliations and schedules, and delivering requests in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably a combination of public accounting and operational experience at a technology company
Strong understanding of US GAAP, particularly ASC 350 and ASC 220
A builder mindset that enjoys drawing the blueprint for automated, reliable and scalable processes
Best-in-class attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy in an ever-changing business environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders across various parts of the business on complex topics
Strong understanding of AI development and platform infrastructure landscape
CPA or CA required
Preferred
Experience with NetSuite
Company
Perplexity
Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine designed to provide accurate, real-time responses to user queries.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.48BKey Investors
Cristiano RonaldoNuVenturesAccel
2025-12-05Undisclosed
2025-09-10Series Unknown· $200M
2025-08-15Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Aravind Srinivas
Cofounder, President, CEO
Denis Yarats
Co-Founder & CTO
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