The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organizations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform their businesses and operations at scale.
SambaNova Suite™ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations. Powered by the intelligent SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a fully integrated platform, delivered on-premises or in the cloud, combined with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be easily and securely fine-tuned using customer data for greater accuracy. Once adapted with customer data, customers retain model ownership in perpetuity, so they can turn generative AI into one of their most valuable assets.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Director of Technical Accounting & General Ledger to lead the company's accounting policy function and own the integrity of the general ledger. This is a high-impact role for a technically strong accounting leader who thrives at the intersection of complex accounting standards, scalable processes, and business partnership. You will serve as the company's primary authority on US GAAP, drive the close process, and ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable standards.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Technical Accounting
- Serve as the subject matter expert on US GAAP (and IFRS where applicable), providing guidance on complex transactions including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), equity compensation (ASC 718), business combinations (ASC 805), and debt/equity classification
- Research and document accounting positions for new or non-routine transactions; prepare technical accounting memos reviewed by external auditors
- Monitor standard-setting activity (FASB, SEC) and assess the impact of new pronouncements on the company; drive adoption of new standards
- Partner with Legal, FP&A, Tax, and business teams on deal structuring, contract reviews, and new business models to identify accounting implications early
- Own accounting policies; maintain and update the company's accounting policy manual
General Ledger & Close
- Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process — driving accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
- Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analysis across all GL accounts
- Ensure the chart of accounts is properly structured and maintained to support reporting and audit requirements
- Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives to reduce close cycle time and improve control quality
- Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits; manage PBC deliverables and resolve open items efficiently
Controls & Compliance
- Design and maintain a strong control environment and robust processes
- Support financial statements preparation
Leadership
- Build team capacity to scale with company growth; define roles, set goals, and conduct performance reviews
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Controller/CFO on accounting matters affecting financial results
WHAT YOU BRING
Required
- CPA required
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry (tech, SaaS, or high-growth environments preferred)
- Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP; hands-on experience authoring accounting memos and working through complex issues with auditors
- Proven ownership of a full-cycle close process at a company of meaningful scale
- Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to explain complex accounting to non-accountants
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite); comfort with Excel and reporting tools
Base Salary Range:
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
EEO Policy
SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits Summary for US-Based, Full-Time Employment Positions
SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.
Skills Required
- CPA
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in both Big 4 public accounting and industry (tech/SaaS/high-growth)
- Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP and hands-on experience authoring technical accounting memos
- Experience with complex accounting topics (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, ASC 805, debt/equity classification)
- Proven ownership of full-cycle monthly, quarterly, and annual close at scale
- Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting
- Experience coordinating with external auditors and managing PBC deliverables
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to explain accounting to non-accountants
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite), Excel, and reporting tools
- Demonstrated leadership ability to build and scale an accounting team, set goals, and conduct performance reviews
What We Do
AI is changing the world and at SambaNova, we believe that you don’t need unlimited resources to take advantage of the most advanced, valuable AI capabilities - capabilities that are helping organizations explore the universe, find cures for cancer, and giving companies access to insights that provide a competitive edge. We deliver the world’s fastest and only complete AI solution for enterprises and governments with world-record inference performance and accuracy. Powered by the SambaNova SN40L Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit (RDU), organizations can build a technology backbone for the next decade of AI innovation with SambaNova Suite. Our fully integrated hardware-software system, DataScale®, enables organizations to train, fine-tune, and deploy the most demanding AI workloads using the largest and most challenging models. Most recently, with the launch of our newest offering, SambaNova Cloud, developers can supercharge AI-powered applications on Llama 3.2 models. SambaNova was founded in 2017 in Palo Alto, California, by a group of industry luminaries, business leaders, and world-class innovators who understand AI. Today, we’ve built an incredibly smart and motivated team dedicated to making a lasting impact on the industry and equipping our customers to thrive in the new era of AI.
Why Work With Us
As a talent first company, we aim to hire the greatest and most innovative minds in the industry- driving the next generation of AI computing where no barrier is too high and the possibilities are truly limitless. We encourage our peers to take risks and take the initiative to make a lasting impact on the AI and ML industries.
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