Senior Manager - Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting

Lambda is the #1 GPU Cloud for ML/AI teams training, fine-tuning and inferencing AI models, where engineers can easily, securely and affordably build, test and deploy AI products at scale. Lambda’s product portfolio includes on-prem GPU systems, hosted GPUs across public & private clouds and managed inference services – servicing government, researchers, startups and Enterprises world-wide.

If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us. 

*Note: This position requires presence in our San Jose office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

What You’ll Do

IPO & Financial Reporting

• Lead or support the preparation and review of S-1 filing, including drafting and reviewing financial statements, MD&A, and footnotes in accordance with SEC requirements and U.S. GAAP

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations) to align financial reporting with strategic messaging in the S-1 narrative.

• Coordinate with external auditors, valuation specialists, and legal counsel to support the S-1 filing and audit readiness

• Own the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and in compliance with SEC standards (Form 10-K, 10-Q post-IPO)

• Assist in the preparation of non-GAAP reconciliations, key metrics reporting, and investor-facing financial disclosures

Technical Accounting & Policy Development

• Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and whitepapers to support external audit and SEC review

• Assist in preparing for SOX 404(a) compliance, including enhancing documentation of key controls over financial reporting

• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures that comply with US GAAP and other relevant accounting standards

Process Improvement & Team Development

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring consistent application of accounting policies

• Work with cross-functional teams to assess and document the accounting implications of new business initiatives, contracts, and transactions

• Improve accounting processes, controls, and automation

• Monitor the issuance of new FASB pronouncements, advise about changes in reporting requirements and the best approach for implementation

• Mentor and develop team members by providing guidance on technical accounting matters

• Support ad-hoc and special projects related to accounting and reporting

You

• Have 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 6 years in technical accounting and financial reporting roles

• Hold a CPA license

• Have deep knowledge of US GAAP and experience with technical accounting research

• Have 5+ years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm and/or high-growth technology company

• Are proficient with accounting systems (NetSuite preferred) and Excel

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders

• Exhibit strong organizational and time-management abilities

• Have a keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Are a self-starter able to work independently and meet deadlines

• Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Are deeply curious and driven to learn

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting a successful S-1 filing and transition to public company reporting in a financial reporting role

• Experience working in an accounting firm's national office or accounting advisory practice

• Experience working in a startup or high-growth technology environment

• Experience with AI, SaaS/IaaS, or consumption-based business models

• Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements

• Experience implementing new accounting standards

• Demonstrated skill in process automation and system implementations

• A knack for simplifying complex concepts and building scalable processes

• Comfort handling ambiguity and working with minimal supervision

• Initiative to apply knowledge and recommend well-considered improvements

Salary Range Information

The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualification