Senior Accounting Manager, Life360
Accounting Operations
$131.5-194k
+ Equity
Location sharing app for families
Open for applications
Location sharing app for families
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$131.5-194k
+ Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To simplify safety, so families can live fully.
Role
Who you are
- We’re seeking a hands-on leader with deep accounting operations experience and a proven ability to streamline close cycles and implement meaningful process improvements
- This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment, brings best-in-class accounting practices, and enjoys both mentoring a team and tackling complex technical challenges
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA (or equivalent) a plus
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years managing and developing accounting teams
- Proven track record of leading the financial close process in both private and public company environments
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP with ability to research, interpret, and apply complex accounting guidance
- Meticulously organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Independent and flexible problem solver who can cope positively with ambiguity while maintaining accuracy and speed
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional stakeholders
- SaaS and consumer electronics experience preferred
- Experience with Netsuite required, FloQast preferred, strong proficiency with Excel and G-Suite
- Comfortable adopting new technologies, including AI-assisted accounting and automation platforms
What the job involves
- Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accounting Manager will lead our accounting operations with a strong focus on financial close excellence and operational efficiency
- Oversee the monthly close process in coordination with Accounting Managers, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and SOX control documentation with a focus on accuracy and completeness
- Oversee general ledger activities, including fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany transactions
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies and internal controls and SOX compliance in accordance with US GAAP and company standards
- Oversee analysis and investigation into expense trends and variances, providing insight and recommendations to stakeholders
- Support annual audits and quarterly review processes with external auditors
- Review monthly/quarterly financial statements and trend analysis to ensure that all results are prepared in accordance with US GAAP
- Partner with various cross-functional departments to understand business initiatives and their accounting implications
- Identify and implement process improvement activities to accelerate and enhance the company close cycle and transactional processes
- Drive adoption of automation and AI-enabled solutions to increase efficiency and reduce manual work
- Provide leadership, coaching and performance management to drive accounting operations team development and engagement; foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
- Intellectual curiosity in AI with potential experience in low code agentic models using LLMs
Our take
Life360 is a platform for families that aims to bring them closer together by helping them better sync, communicate, and stay safe.
The business is particularly focused on enabling family members and friends to share their locations with one another. In addition, Life360 offers group messaging services, and also makes it possible for users to call for roadside assistance. The platform is focused on ensuring that both family members and friends can enhance their safety and connections with one another.
Customer service advisors are available on a real-time basis, while the developers of the app have also enhanced its privacy and security features recently. After an IPO in 2019, the company has received numerous awards and is recognized as a pioneer in its field, even piloting a new driving safety feature.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
34% employee growth in 12 months
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Oct 2018
$28m
SERIES D
Dec 2017
$18.5m
LATE VC
Total funding: $117.3m
Company values
- Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust that doesn’t tolerate jerks (even if they’re brilliant).
- Be Direct With Respect - We have a culture of radical candor that prevents company politics, passive aggressiveness, or being overly nice at the expense of performance and feedback.
- Members Over Metrics - We have a company that is known for an amazing customer experience and a culture of product excellence.
- High Intensity High Impact - We have a team of passionate, driven, ambitious people who work hard and are always challenging us to do better.
Company HQ
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Leadership
Chris Hulls
(CEO)Joined US Air Force aged 17. Attended UC Berkeley. Founded Life360 in 2008.
Alex Haro
(Board Member)Co-founded with Chris Hulls in 2008 - CTO until 2019. Founded mymoneykarma in January 2020.
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