Listen Labs · 4 hours ago
Senior Accounting Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expListen Labs is an AI-powered research platform that helps teams uncover insights from customer interviews in hours. They are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to build the accounting foundation for their growth, overseeing core accounting operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIMarket ResearchSoftware
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end accounting operations, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
Prepare accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements
Maintain clean, audit-ready books with strong documentation and discipline
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and expense management
Design, implement, and document accounting policies and internal controls from first principles
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements
Manage external audits and act as the primary liaison with auditors and accounting partners
Partner with external tax advisors on federal, state, and local filings
Work closely with the Head of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Support leadership with financial analysis, variance analysis, and reporting to inform decision-making
Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, People Ops, and Operations on contracts, payroll, equity, and systems
Establish scalable processes, systems, and workflows as the company grows
Lead accounting system implementation and optimization (e.g., ERP, close tools, automation)
Help define the long-term structure of the accounting function, including future hires and team development
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior or controller-level responsibility
Big 4 public accounting experience (audit or assurance), with strong technical accounting foundations
Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, close processes, and internal controls
Experience building or significantly improving accounting processes in a high-growth company
Comfortable operating hands-on in a lean, fast-moving environment
Strong attention to detail paired with the ability to think at the system and process level
Clear, concise communicator who can partner effectively across functions
Preferred
CPA or equivalent certification
Prior experience at a venture-backed startup or high-growth technology company
Experience in owning audits and managing external accounting and tax partners
Familiarity with modern accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, close automation tools)
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage
Flexible time off to recharge
Company
Listen Labs
Listen Labs is an AI-first customer research platform that automates customer interviews and delivers actionable insights.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$96MKey Investors
Ribbit CapitalSequoia Capital
2026-01-14Series B· $69M
2025-04-23Series A· $27M
2025-04-23Seed
Leadership Team
Alfred Wahlforss
Co-Founder
Florian Juengermann
Co-Founder
Recent News
alleywatch.com
2026-01-20
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