Accounting Manager

About Bonsai Robotics

Bonsai Robotics develops affordable, vision-based autonomy that makes off-road equipment smarter, safer, and more productive. We are redefining outdoor autonomy with Bonsai Intelligence, a connected platform that’s inspired by biology to see, think, and act with precision like a human. We bring together advanced perception, embodied AI, integrations with equipment manufacturers, and our compact, modular Amiga vehicles to deliver reliable automation to the world’s most demanding field operations—reducing costs and increasing operational efficiencies.

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 GAAP accounting standards, especially in regards to SaaS and AI revenue recognition, and a proven track record of successful external audits, and timely month end close processes. This candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy of our GL, 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+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• 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, Quickbooks, 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.