Sr. Technical Accounting Manager

DNAnexus • Mountain View, CA

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About The Position

We're seeking a Senior Technical Accounting Manager to play a pivotal role in advancing DNAnexus' accounting function. Reporting directly to the VP, Finance & Accounting, you'll drive technical accounting excellence while building the infrastructure needed to support our continued growth.
As a key member of our finance team, you'll lead technical accounting research and establish robust policies and procedures that ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP. You'll oversee both internal and external reporting processes and provide critical support during annual audits. Beyond technical responsibilities, you'll work operationally across the organization—partnering with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable processes that enable accurate, timely accounting and reporting.
This position demands deep technical accounting expertise, strong business judgment, and excellent collaborative skills. You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and can balance technical rigor with practical execution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive audit and accounting and financial reporting experience
• Active CPA license required
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP with expertise in complex accounting areas
• Curious and forward-thinking, with a passion for sensible automation to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making within accounting processes.
• Strong business judgment and ability to balance technical rigor with practical execution
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills with ability to influence cross-functionally
• Proven track record in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 public accounting experience and SaaS/technology industry experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting research and application across key areas including ASC 606 (revenue recognition) and other complex or judgmental estimates
• Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures for annual audits as a private company, with readiness to support public-company financial reporting requirements as the business evolves
• Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure ongoing alignment with evolving business operations and U.S. GAAP requirements
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and enhance reporting timelines, accuracy, and automation across the close and reporting process
• Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Commercial, Sales Operations, Legal, BUs) in providing technical accounting guidance to operationalize business transactions and new arrangements
• Support the VP, Finance & Accounting in driving special projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, automation, and accuracy across the Accounting function
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, managing audit requests and ensuring timely completion of annual audits

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• flexible paid time off
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• national holidays paid

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed