WE ARE VERITONE 

We are driven by the belief that Artificial Intelligence is mankind’s greatest invention. It is the key to building a safer, more vibrant, transparent, and empowered society. We are determined to be an active contributor to shaping our future for the better. We care about the ethical implications of AI and the prosperity and well-being of all individuals, as well as the growth and continued successes of our employees, customers, and partners.

Veritone’s mission today is more important than ever. We’re here to democratize AI and enable every organization and every person with the power of AI. What started in 2014 with the idea of providing unified access to hundreds of cognitive engines through one common software infrastructure, evolved to the world’s first AI operating system, aiWARE, which orchestrates a diverse ecosystem of cognitive engines to power intelligent automation for both commercial and government organizations. As we progress, we will continue to move humans from “in” to “on” to “out of the loop” to help them accelerate workflows, save time and costs, and uncover new insights and opportunities.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Veritone, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Accounting Manager to manage all aspects of the general ledger and assist with managing the Accounting department of our advertising agency, Veritone One. This position will also work with AR, AP, and corporate teams in our Remote First environment to oversee month-end close processes and ensure continuous improvement of our processes and systems. Candidates for this role must have the ability to supervise personnel and engage with other parts of the business to streamline cross-department processes that involve our department. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Manage the monthly/quarterly financial close process ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and analyses
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures
• Participate in the implementation, transformation, and maintenance of ERP software as it relates to financial processes
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment
• Make recommendations for changes as needed to ensure company policies and procedures are followed to provide complete and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and to discover and prevent fraud
• Provide supporting documents and oversee requests for annual and quarterly financial statement audits
• Manage personnel including hiring, coaching, and evaluation of staff
• Assist in drafting financial statement packages to help Corporate with consolidated financials
• Proactively seek out process improvements, make recommendations for those improvements, and implement agreed upon changes
• Assist with creation and completion of department OKRs and goals
• Assist with automation efforts, including discovery, UAT, and implementation
• Assist with management of high-volume, VIP client and vendor accounts
• Assist in documenting policies and procedures
• Assist team members within the department as needed, specifically with escalated items
• Attend various meetings as needed
• Other duties and projects as assigned by VP, Controller

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5-10 years of accounting/finance experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years of management experience at Accounting Manager level
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with accounting software
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with MS Excel
• Highly detail-oriented in a high volume, dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Positive attitude with an ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across various departments
• Excellent organizational skills and a solution driven approach to problems to add value and create efficiencies
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines

BONUS POINTS IF

• CPA (active or inactive)
• Mix of public accounting and private industry experience
• Prior experience in a SOX environment
• Prior experience with large ERP systems, Oracle or Workday preferred
• Prior experience with implementation of an ERP system
• Previous advertising agency experience 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• A competitive compensation package
• Equity Grant(s) 
• Employe Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Remote first + Hybrid workplace
• VERI Communities (Affinity Groups) & Belonging
• Empowerment to build your career journey at Veritone
• Flexible (Paid) Time Off
• Benefits Program: medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, and more!
• Mental health awareness and support
• An opportunity to be a part of the next big thing in artificial intelligence!

OUR CULTURE

• Loves learning & continuous growth; stays current on marketing trends
• Can juggle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with a positive attitude
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, small company environment
• Collaborative and always contributing value
• Driven to win as a team
• Remote first workplace
• Check us out!

Veritone is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and solutions. The company's proprietary operating system, aiWARE, orchestrates an expanding ecosystem of machine learning models to transform audio, video and other data sources into actionable intelligence. We love to continuously grow while staying ahead of trends and creating structure in an unstructured world. 

If you’ve made it this far and align with our goals, we look forward to reviewing your qualifications!

 DISCLOSURE

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

(Colorado & California Only*): Minimum annual salary of $130,000.00. This base pay is for illustrative purposes only and will be determined based on skills and experience comparable to the job requirements. This position may be eligible for additional compensation and benefits including but not limited to: incentive compensation; health benefits; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off; parental leave and benefits; and other employee perks and benefits.

*Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20) of the minimum salary compensation for this role when being hired in Colorado.

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