Director of Technical Accounting & General Ledger, SambaNova Systems
$190-250k
Office located in San Jose, CA
Platform for artificial intelligence innovation
Posted today
Platform for artificial intelligence innovation
201-500 employees
Posted today
$190-250k
Office located in San Jose, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Design and maintain a strong control environment and robust processes
- Support financial statements preparation
- 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
Our take
SambaNova Systems is a computing startup focused on building machine learning and big data analytics platforms. Its software-defined analytics platform enables optimum performance for any ML training, inference, or analytics models.
In 2021, SambaNova Systems became the best-funded AI systems and services platform startup in the world. Its total funding reached more than $1 billion and its valuation climbed to more than $5 billion. The company has received backing from the likes of BlackRock, Intel Capital, GV (formerly Google Ventures), among several others, and is expanding its offices in Palo Alto to accommodate this growth.
It's this support from premier investors in the industry that validates its mission to revolutionise the AI market by making it accessible to every organisation.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jul 2026
$1bn
SERIES F
Feb 2026
$350m
SERIES E
Total funding: $2.5bn
Company benefits
- Flexible PTO in US
- Parental Leave
- Benefits (medical, dental and vision)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k/Pensions
- Gym Access
- Flexible Working Hours
Company HQ
Trimble Business Area, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Rodrigo Liang
(Co-Founder & CEO)They studied at Stanford before spending 7 years as a Hewlett-Packard Hardware Manager, and working as Director of Engineering at inSilicon and Afara Websystems. Having spent a combined 15 years as VP of Sun Microsystems and then Oracle Corporation, they co-founded SambaNova in November 2017.
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