Senior Accounting Manager

Kodiak is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join our growing accounting team. This is a critical hire that will strengthen our internal capabilities as we scale and prepare to become a public company. The role will help accelerate our monthly close process, support our ERP implementation and optimization, and contribute to building a strong SOX-compliant control environment. The ideal candidate has deep operational accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with the Controller and broader Finance team to optimize close timelines and implement scalable processes.
• Partner in leading and managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting under U.S. GAAP.
• Own key areas of the general ledger, which may include fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, payroll accounting and/or equity accounting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly flux analyses.
• Provide accounting oversight and controls across operational areas, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Serve as a key contributor in an ERP implementation project, helping design workflows and supporting system readiness.
• Support the development and documentation of SOX controls and internal policies as part of public company readiness.
• Work closely with external auditors and support quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Manage and mentor a growing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience, including both public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and corporate experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience managing a variety of general ledger areas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, set clear expectations, and provide mentorship and development.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or SAP strongly preferred), including system design or implementation involvement.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to drive deadlines in a high-growth environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Prior involvement in a pre-IPO or SOX readiness environment.
• Experience overseeing the accounting for manufacturing operations and cost accounting, including labor and materials tracking, inventory capitalization, and BOM accounting.
• It would be nice if candidate has experience using FloQast, Blackline, or similar accounting close software.
• It would also be great if a candidate has familiarity with the transportation, automotive, robotics, or hardware sectors.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
• Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
• Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
• Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)