Accounting Manager (Boston)

Lightmatter builds chips for artificial intelligence computing. Our architecture leverages the unique properties of light to enable fast and efficient inference and training engines. If you're a collaborative engineer or scientist with a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems, and doing impactful work like building the world's first optical computers, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!

We just raised $155 million in an extended Series C financing round led by GV (formerly Google Ventures) and Viking Global Investors. This round comes after a previous $154 million raised in May 2023. Lightmatter has accumulated over $420 million in funding, pushing our valuation to $1.2 billion!

Intensely focused on our growth, we are now hiring an Accounting Manager to join our startup. The new hire will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial landscape! As the lead of our accounting operations, you'll have the opportunity to oversee various areas, including fixed assets, investments, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll. Your expertise will be crucial in leading our month-end close process and collaborating closely with various departments to ensure timeliness and accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of Lightmatter across various areas of responsibility
• Oversee core general ledger, Fixed Assets, Investment, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll
• Lead month-end close, partnering with other departments to ensure timely and accurate completion of close activities
• Prepare accurate and complete monthly financial and accounting reports
• Drive essential process improvement and automation projects to reduce and streamline processes
• Support external audit and compliance reporting requirements, working closely with Lightmatter’s audit and tax partners
• Support federal and state tax reporting
• Be an expert in using Lightmatter’s accounting and finance-related software and systems
• Collaborate with the Finance team ad hoc on analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 8+ years of accounting experience
• CPA license
• Semiconductor industry experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of account payables, receivables, fixed assets, treasury, payroll, and expenditure controls 
• Ability to create procedural manuals and train and manage AP and AR specialists
• Familiar with ASC606 and experience in reconciling to non GAAP revenue.
• Two years in a lead role preferred
• Highly proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Bill.com, and/or other software programs
• Experience in NetSuite, and/or other ERP systems
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to work independently, accurately and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong project management and organizational skills
• Team player who enjoys, and is successful in, a collaborative environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k matching
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Flexible, hybrid workplace model
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Stock Option Plan

Base Compensation Range: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year. In accordance with the Colorado, California, and New York law, the range provided is Lightmatter's reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Actual pay will be based on several factors, including work experience, location, and education.

Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.