Accounting Manager

Cresta is on a mission to turn every customer conversation into a competitive advantage by unlocking the true potential of the contact center. Our platform combines the best of AI and human intelligence to help contact centers discover customer insights and behavioral best practices, automate conversations and inefficient processes, and empower every team member to work smarter and faster. Born from the prestigious Stanford AI lab, Cresta's co-founder and chairman is Sebastian Thrun, the genius behind Google X, Waymo, Udacity, and more. Our leadership also includes CEO, Ping Wu, the co-founder of Google Contact Center AI and Vertex AI platform, and CTO & co-founder, Tim Shi, an early member of Open AI.

We’ve assembled a world-class team of AI and ML experts, go-to-market leaders, and top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, Sequoia, and former AT&T CEO John Donovan. Our valued customers include brands like Intuit, Cox Communications, Hilton, and Carmax and we’ve been recognized by Forbes and Bain Consulting as one of the top private AI companies in the world.

Join us on this thrilling journey to revolutionize the workforce with AI. The future of work is here, and it's at Cresta.

We’re seeking a sharp, business-minded Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the accounting processes in a high-growth, cutting-edge AI company. You will work closely with Finance, Payroll, HR, and Deal teams to support and scale our accounting function.

• Oversees the process of closing and reporting duties at the end of each month to ensure that it is complete, accurate, and timely in accordance with applicable US GAAP.
• Ensures that all journal entries, flux analyses, and account reconciliations are reviewed promptly and in line with internal controls and team expectations while maintaining the highest level of integrity.
• Conducts or reviews account analyses to identify and explain the factors contributing to variances in accounts during the close process, documenting these explanations in comparison to previous periods.
• Support and review our payables cycle - including accounts payable and payroll processes to ensure timely payment to stakeholders.
• Takes charge of the day-to-day operations of the accounting team, focusing on improving processes, implementing automation, and analyzing results to support scalability.
• Coordinates with business stakeholders to ensure knowledge sharing, including technical accounting, controls and systems teams to meet GAAP and controls requirements for accounting processes.
• Supports change initiatives and process improvements aligned with business needs; Collaborates with controls and systems team for efficiency and automation, including reporting enhancements for the close process.
• Supervises, trains, develops, and mentors accounting team members, fostering individual growth.

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year college or university
• Public Accounting Experience (Big 4 or comparable large regional firm)
• Minimum 5 years experience (directly within public accounting or within a similar position within industry)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a practical, business-friendly approach to accounting guidance.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities; able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.