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Perplexity · 1 week ago

Accounting Manager

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$160K/yr - $200K/yr
date7+ years exp

Perplexity is a company revolutionizing the way people search and interact with the internet, and they are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their Finance and Accounting team. The role involves leading the general ledger accounting function, ensuring audit readiness, and optimizing financial processes to support the company's growth.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSearch Engine
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Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of general ledger accounting and the associated month-end close processes, including the consolidation process of two foreign subsidiaries, ensuring proper currency translation, elimination of inter-company transactions, and alignment with parent company accounting policies
Refine and streamline the month-end close process to improve efficiency, shorten close timelines, and enhance review controls
Own the financial statement preparation process, monthly flux analysis and the preparation of periodic management reporting to leadership
Manage the accounting and financial reporting for international subsidiaries and oversee the work of local service providers
Drive audit readiness initiatives in preparation for the company’s first financial statement audit, including policy/memo writing, reconciliations, process documentation, etc
Serve as the primary NetSuite administrator, responsible for configuring, maintaining, and optimizing the system to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Own chart of accounts governance, manage user roles and permissions, oversee data imports/exports, and enforce best practices for system usage and internal controls
Assist with liquidity management functions such as cash flow forecasting and ensuring all bank accounts are appropriately funded to meet operational needs; and ensure accurate and GAAP-compliant financial reporting of investments
Identify opportunities for, and assist in the design, documentation and implementation of process improvements and increased automation to support the company’s rapid growth and evolving business needs
Assist with tax filings (corporate income tax, business taxes and SUT) and ongoing related compliance initiatives

Qualification

CPA/CA certificationUS GAAP knowledgeNetSuite proficiencyAudit preparation experienceAdvanced Excel skillsMulti-taskingProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
CPA/CA certification
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably a combination of public accounting and industry experience
Working knowledge and practical understanding of US GAAP principles
Deep understanding of US GAAP and experience with documenting technical accounting policies
Proven success leading audit preparations and managing first-year audit engagements
Strong systems proficiency, NetSuite in particular, and familiarity with automation and integration tools
Resourcefulness, detail-oriented and a motivation for solving problems and finding solutions
Excellent communication skills, as frequent interaction with both internal and external stakeholders will be required
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred

Experience in a fast-growing startup environment preferred; exposure to SaaS or AI/tech sectors a plus

Company

Perplexity

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Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine designed to provide accurate, real-time responses to user queries.
dateFounded in 2022
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.perplexity.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Perplexity has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (7)
2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.48B
Key Investors
Cristiano RonaldoNuVenturesAccel
2025-12-05Undisclosed
2025-09-10Series Unknown· $200M
2025-08-15Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Aravind Srinivas
Cofounder, President, CEO
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Denis Yarats
Co-Founder & CTO
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